Russia’s Orbit of Risk Could Weigh on Ukraine, Belarus, Moldova

Uncertainty about interest rates, trade and oil prices could weigh on emerging economies in 2019. Countries of the former Soviet Union and its allies have to worry about another risk -- Russia, according to Bloomberg Economics’ new post-Soviet scorecard. While Ukraine, Belarus and Moldova are particularly vulnerable in a crisis, Russia fares well, though its slowing growth and geopolitics may cause strain in the region.