THE ROLE OF TRADE IN ACHIEVING THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS DURING WARTIME AND POST-WAR ECONOMIC RECOVERY

The UN Sustainable Development Summit in 2015 defined 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and 169 targets for their achievement, among which key priorities include poverty eradication, economic growth, and food security. Achieving these goals requires the modernization of industry, strengthening trade activity, innovation, and effective resource management. The relevance of this study is determined by the need to evaluate the implementation of SDGs under conditions of war, their impact on economic recovery, and the formation of a resilient society. Research Objective – to analyze the role of trade in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals under conditions of war and post-war recovery. To this end, methods of analysis, systematization, and generalization were applied. Trade is a key factor in achieving the SDGs under the conditions of war and post-war recovery in Ukraine, facilitating integration into global markets, attracting investments, social stability, and ecological balance. The recovery of trade activity is a strategic step to minimize the economic consequences of the war and promote the SDGs. Ukraine has significant potential to integrate into European economic structures by enhancing competitiveness, investing in innovation, and implementing ecological approaches. Supporting trade is essential for economic recovery, reducing social inequality, and ensuring food security.Research Findings can serve as a foundation for developing strategies to support and restore trade activity. Perspectives for Further Research: to analyze the impact of European integration processes on Ukraine's trade competitiveness in the context of the SDGs.