Russia's war in Ukraine is affecting countries around the world. Here's how ordinary Egyptians are feeling the consequences.

• Russia's illegal invasion of Ukraine has led to spiraling food prices worldwide, including in Egypt.
• The Egyptian government has taken steps to keep the price of staples down.
• Falling tourism numbers are also hurting the Egyptian economy.

Egyptians are paying a heavy price for Russia's war in Ukraine. Soaring food prices are just one consequence of the conflict; higher inflation and a weaker economy are also in part due to the war. Tourism is also suffering, given Ukrainians and Russians accounted for one-third of pre-war tourist arrivals in Egypt.