Ukraine war thwarts last APEC communique before leaders' summit

Some finance ministers draw link between Russia's invasion and inflation

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The Ukraine war has overshadowed Thailand's year as host of the APEC meetings. (Photo by Peerapon Boonyakiat/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

FRANCESCA REGALADO, Nikkei staff writer

BANGKOK -- The economic fallout from the war in Ukraine dominated another Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation meeting, as finance ministers gathered to discuss post-pandemic recovery amid record-high inflation in food and energy prices, supply constraints and tightening financial conditions.

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