~If this were really about Ukraine, maybe they should have aided Ukraine instead of starting a trade war with Russia, which does not help Ukraine.~
Top 10 Ukraine Exports to Russia
Ukraine’s exports to Russia amounted to
$15.1 billion or 23.8% of its overall exports.
1. Machines, engines, pumps: $2.2 billion
2. Iron and steel: $2.2 billion
3. Railway, tram equipment: $1.7 billion
4. Electronic equipment: $1.1 billion
5. Inorganic chemicals: $908.9 million
6. Iron or steel products: $843.8 million
7. Paper: $769.8 million
8. Salt, sulphur, stone, cement: $473.5 million
9. Plastics: $391.3 million
10. Dairy, eggs, honey: $381.9 million
That is a chart showing why Ukraine is screwed and there is no chance for recovery, based on a “European choice”.
24% of their total exports are selling in Russia. About 95% of high added value products are part of it’s 24%.
Without Russian exports it is a banana republic, without bananas.
Generally, yes.
In addition to Ukraine being screwed, let’s note those lists above are from a time when oil was about 15% less expensive. So US imports from Russia (oil) was pricier, until it will be scaled back.
Bottom line: It’s pretty hard to hurt a country that can export crude. There will always be a buyer.
That’s some of the same categories of stuff the US buys from Russia