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Financial Times: Violence increases fears of debt default contagion

The worsening violence in Ukraine is adding to the strains on emerging markets, as investors weigh the risks to neighbouring economies and the potential for a Ukrainian debt default to trigger a renewed sell-off in the assets of other countries.

The chaos unfolding in Kiev hit central and eastern European currencies on Wednesday, with Poland’s zloty falling 0.5 per cent to 4.1478 against the euro. Hungary’s forint, already under pressure from persistently dovish monetary policy, fell about 1 per cent to 227.43 against the dollar, while the Romanian leu slipped 0.6 per cent. Fears over Ukraine also exacerbated a sharp fall in Russia’s rouble.

Donald Tusk, Poland’s prime minister, urged the country’s parliament “to prepare Poland and Europe for the most dramatic possibilities”, in a speech that showed the degree of concern felt in the country most directly exposed to Ukraine’s turmoil.

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I'd just like to thank that moron, Obama, for helping Indonesia.
Him and his lap doggies in Europe are really helping the Indonesian economy.

Indonesia to Supply Agriculture Products for Russia Economy Business Tempo.Co Indonesian News Portal

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Trade minister Muhammad Lutfi said in a press release on Friday, August 29, 2014, that Russia had asked Indonesia to supply agricultural, meat, fish, dairy and vegetable products as the Russian government banned those from the United States, European Union, Norway, Canada and Australia.
 
750,000 children in Eastern Ukraine are at risk of water-borne diseases...
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Children at Risk of Disease in Eastern Ukraine as Fighting Threatens Safe Water Supply
June 17, 2017 — The UN Children's Fund warns three-quarters of a million children in Eastern Ukraine are at risk of water-borne diseases as fighting threatens to cut off their safe water supply.
The United Nations estimates around 10,000 people have been killed and more than 23,500 injured since fighting in Eastern Ukraine erupted between the government and Russian-backed separatists more than three years ago. The U.N. children's fund warns an upsurge in fighting in the rebel-held territory is putting more lives at risk. The agency reports the recent escalation of hostilities has damaged vital water infrastructure, leaving 400,000 people, including more than 100,000 children without drinking water for four days this week.

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Local citizens line up to collect water, in a street in the center of Slovyansk, eastern Ukraine​

Water pipes repaired

Damage to these water pipes has been repaired. But, UNICEF says other infrastructure that provides water for three million people in eastern Ukraine is in the line of fire. UNICEF spokesman, Christophe Boulierac warns many families, including some 750,000 children will be cut off from safe drinking water if these structures are hit. “Why we are worried is because the children who are cut off from clean drinking water can quickly contract water-borne disease, such as diarrhea,” said Bouliererec. “Girls and boys having to fetch water from alternative sources or who are forced to leave their homes due to disruptions to safe water supplies face dangers from ongoing fighting and other forms of abuses.”

Other problems

UNICEF reports nearly four million people in Eastern Ukraine need humanitarian assistance. The agency says children are among those suffering the most from more than three years of conflict. The aid agency says tens of thousands of children face dangers from landmines and unexploded ordnance. It says many children show signs of severe psychological distress.

Children at Risk of Disease in Eastern Ukraine as Fighting Threatens Safe Water Supply
 

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