A year of war in Ukraine — and global upheaval
By DW
28 February 2023 |
10:32 am
One year after Russia invaded Ukraine, the world economy has been turned upside down. Energy prices have soared and business operations have plunged into chaos. When will sanctions against Russia finally take effect?
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