The full impact of Russia's war in Ukraine is, as yet, unclear but, for lighting, the economic reverberations are already loud in terms of raw materials' shortages and price rises. Legally, however, the situation is complex, especially for lighting businesses that had, or still have, exposure to Russian markets. The twin effects of sanctions on key exporter Russia and the destructive nature of the war between Russia and Ukraine has (as has been reported around the world) led to intense strain on global supply networks, pressure acutely felt within the construction and thereby lighting industries. Russia and Ukraine are both expected to see severe contractions in economic output according to the World Bank, as resources are concentrated into the war effort, with the co-ordinated sanctions imposed on Russia hamstringing any attempt by it to export available resources.
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