MOSCOW, May 21. /TASS/. Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council Dmitry Medvedev has outlined seven indicators suggesting that Ukraine is currently a failed state. His remarks were published on his official Max channel.
Medvedev posed the question, "Why is Ukraine considered a failed state today?" and proceeded to enumerate the signs he perceives.
First, Ukraine's dependence on external aid is evident - reliance on grants, loans, and direct support from Western countries. He noted that without this aid, the country's budget would face a deficit exceeding 50%.
Second and third, he pointed out that Ukraine has already lost over 20% of its territory and is on the verge of losing more. Additionally, it has suffered a significant demographic decline, losing more than half of its population.
Fourth, Medvedev stated that Ukraine has forfeited nearly 50% of its industrial capacity and over 20% of its agricultural potential.
