Ukrainian officials proposed new talks with Russia – specifically on tackling the long-running humanitarian crisis in Mariupol. But Moscow said nothing about the appeal.

Belarus supported Russia's invasion of Ukraine and Minsk allowed Russian troops to move into Ukraine from its territory.

Global growth was projected to slow from an estimated 6.1 percent in 2021 to 3.6 percent in 2022 and 2023 due to the war in Ukraine. This is 0.8 and 0.2 percentage points lower for 2022 and 2023 than projected in January.