The difficulty of making forecasts under current circumstances will significantly impact company strategies in 2025," said Rodion Rybchynskyi

Rodion Rybczyński, Head of the "Millers of Ukraine" Association, Shares Key Challenges Facing Ukrainian Businesses During Wartime and His Vision for the Industry in 2025.

"The labor issue is like a snowball, growing into a complex set of challenges because people are the driving force of the economy," notes Rodion Rybczyński in an interview with Liga.net.

The end of the war could become a turning point for economic growth, yet it will pose significant challenges for businesses: adapting veterans to civilian life, overcoming labor shortages, and maintaining competitiveness in global markets.

Key issues remain:

- Integrating former military personnel into the workforce: This is a challenge business and the government must be prepared to tackle.
- Extending trade preferences for Ukrainian goods in the EU: These are vital for ensuring export stability.
- Aligning Ukrainian standards with EU requirements: It is time to move from discussions to actionable steps.

Rodion Rybczyński also predicts growth in the craft food production sector, while the industrial food market will face significant challenges in 2025 due to high taxes, labor shortages, and reduced domestic demand.

The full commentary by Rodion Rybczyński is available in the Liga.net article “Factor-2025: What Awaits Ukraine and the World in the New Year”: https://projects.liga.net/factor-2025/