On August 1, the Veza Center for Public Analytics held a roundtable discussion with experts to review the week's major political and economic developments. Topics included the aftermath of the missile strike on Kyiv, Donald Trump's response, US-China trade talks, the EU's role, the impact of financial sanctions, the dynamics of the war in Ukraine, and changes to anti-corruption legislation.
Experts noted that the resolution of the Ukraine-Russia war depends not only on military actions but also on major international negotiations—especially among the US, China, Russia, and leading European countries. The complex position of China, the significant economic dependency of Russia on Chinese exports, and the effect of sanctions on the Russian war effort were emphasized.
The panel discussed Ukraine's domestic politics, including the effect of a corruption scandal, changes in anti-corruption laws, and impacts on EU loans and financial support. The civil society's role and the reaction of European partners to actions by Ukraine's authorities were also highlighted.
Experts forecast further developments in negotiations between Trump, Putin, and Xi Jinping, potential economic effects for Ukraine, and the issue of future elections if a ceasefire is achieved.
The discussion concluded on the need to balance anti-corruption efforts with political stability, to maximize international support for Ukraine’s independence, and to seek peace restoration.
