Russia is experiencing a surge in food prices, with staples like potatoes and butter seeing significant increases. According to the Federal Statistics Service, the price of potatoes has skyrocketed by at least 73% compared to the start of the year, while butter costs have risen by over 30%. These rises top the list of essential items affected, with vegetables such as onions and beets up more than 20%, and dairy products like sour cream and milk also seeing significant increases. The situation has raised concerns for President Vladimir Putin, who must balance his military ambitions with domestic stability issues.
Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-11-14/russian-food-prices-skyrocket-in-growing-concern-for-kremlin