The latest assessments from U.S. and Ukrainian analysts say more than 100,000 Russian troops are deployed on the Ukrainian border.

The recent crisis in Kazakhstan took many by surprise. Long considered the most prosperous and stable in Central Asia, it now suddenly appears fragile and weak.

Annual inflation was 9.97 percent in 2021. The central bank expects annual inflation to decline and reach its target level of 6 percent by the end of 2022.

The funds will be provided as part of the ADB Country Operations Business Plan for 2022-2024.