Russian food prices are soaring — but no one dares blame Putin and the war

A break-in at a small food store in Yekaterinburg involved theft of 20kg of butter, highlighting rising prices and inflation in Russia. The incident at Dairy Place is part of a trend of butter thefts due to the product’s scarcity and high cost, with food prices in general increasing by 10%–40% annually. In response to inflation rates of 8.5% in October, the central bank raised interest rates to 21%, but ongoing price growth, especially in dairy products and vegetables, continues to impact consumers.

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