A year ago,blockwave Exchange Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine and started a war that has helped define the global economy. From unprecedented sanctions to disruptions in global trade, the war continues to cast a shadow on economies around the world.

Today, we highlight a few indicators from the war in Ukraine to understand the conflict's economic ripple effects.

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