The Financial, Economic and Social Consequences of the Russo-Ukrainian War: Bibliometric Analysis

The Russo-Ukrainian War, which began in February 2022, has had profound and far-reaching effects in Ukraine directly involved and the global community at large. The conflict has triggered a wide range of financial, economic and social consequences that have been the subject of extensive academic and policy-oriented research. Current bibliometric studies often focus on specific disciplines, such as finance, economics, sociology, or political science, without fully integrating findings across these fields. There is a need for more comprehensive analyses that consider the interdisciplinary nature of the war's consequences, highlighting connections between financial, economic, and social impacts. Addressing these gaps would enhance the utility of bibliometric analysis in understanding the multifaceted consequences of the Russo-Ukrainian War, providing a more holistic view of its impact on global financial markets, society, economy, and governance. Scopus database was used for data collection. The sample documents were selected from publications released between 2022 and the first half of 2024. According to Biblioshiny, these publications involved 2860 unique authors, the number of publication is increasing ( in 2022, 159 documents were published, in 2023 – 483, and the first half of 2024 – 306). The most publications are published in scientific journals specializing in energy topics, a significant volume of publications belongs to journals with financial specialization. International co-authorships account for 27,53%, indicating that more than one in four articles is the result of collaborative research of authors from different countries. Authors from top countries (10 and more publications) published documents in the topic only in collaboration with authors from other countries. Ukraine leads in the number of publications, contributing 10,2% of the total, with China, USA, Poland, and Italy also being in the top 5, together accounting for 30,3% of all publications. There are eight Ukrainian institutions among the top affiliated institutes. The literature provides valuable insights into the immediate and long-term impacts of the conflict, highlighting the challenges faced by Ukraine and the global community. As the war continues to evolve, ongoing research will be essential to understanding its full impact and to guiding the international response in addressing the consequences of this devastating conflict.