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Trade and economic exchange between Western Ukraine and the non-government controlled areas have come to a halt, which resulted in a situation of economic deprivation of the people in the non-government controlled areas. At the same time, the trade unions in Donetsk and Luhansk/Lugansk separated from the Ukrainian trade unions. Former trade union colleagues do not have official contact anymore.

Which steps can be taken in order to restore economic ties between Ukraine and the non-government areas? What can be done in order to contribute to re-establishing a dialogue between the trade unions and other institutions dealing with economic issues? Which impacts do economic relations between the parties concerned have on the different aspects of societal behaviour?

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The discussion will be held in English.