The economic situation in Uzbekistan’s major trading partners, sharp fluctuations of their exchange rates, rising commodity and energy prices are increasing macroeconomic uncertainties and risks.

Veteran Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said some progress had been made, particularly in establishing Ukraine as a neutral country. But Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin said Moscow would not be deflected from the aims of its military campaign, while U.S. President Joe Biden described Putin as a war criminal.