Benjamin Hilgensohn

Benjamin Hilgensohn is the head of economic research at the Kyiv School of Economics, where he analyzes the impacts of external factors on the Ukrainian and broader regional economies. He has been vocal about the repercussions of economic sanctions and international trade policies on the stability of Eastern European economies, particularly Russia. Recently, he commented on the financial challenges facing Russia due to falling oil prices, emphasizing the potential for significant budgetary constraints and its effects on economic growth.