To endure a long war, Ukraine is remaking its army, economy and society

The shrunken economy is too small to generate sufficient tax revenue to pay for Ukraine’s security, Mr Marchenko notes, so the government will have to help it grow by improving the business climate and fostering industry.

An interesting example of the principle that governments rarely grant economic freedom and prosperity to the people voluntarily, but only when those in power are dependent on the prosperity of the people.