Economically, Albania is experiencing an increase in energy prices and grain, as is the rest of Europe.  However, as the electricity in Albania is primarily provided by hydroelectric plants in Albania, it is far more insulated from the impacts of increased energy costs than the rest of Europe.  As most of the food in Albania is sourced locally, the decrease in grain exports and other agriculture from Ukraine has not any significant impact on Albania. However, these increases in costs have been outweighed by the strong economic growth the country is experiencing. Politically, in the history of Albania, the country has never been part of the Soviet Union or any other country.  When the war in Ukraine broke out, the Municipality of Tirana renamed the street where the Russian Embassy is located “Rruga Ukraine e Lire” (Free Ukraine Avenue).  Furthermore, Albania has been a full member of NATO since 2009.