The prolonged nature of the conflict is expected to adversely affect trade routes and production capacities, with lingering impacts on energy and raw material prices even after potential stabilization. Over three weeks ago, the government revised its economic growth forecast for the year, reducing it to a mere 0.5 percent. This adjustment follows a stronger-than-anticipated growth of 0.3 percent in the first quarter, as reported by the Federal Statistical Office. The situation remains fluid, with future economic performance heavily contingent on the resolution of the regional crisis.