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Ukraine's political turmoil exposes economic woes

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Eva SimonFebruary 23, 2014

Ukraine's political turmoil has exposed its economic woes. The country is on the brink of default, as Russia announced it was holding back on a bailout package worth billions. The IMF has pledged support -- but only if Ukraine agrees to introduce economic reforms including removing gas subsidides and raising sales tax.

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