Russian inflation continuing to accelerate.
Kyiv Independent reports (from official Russian sources):
“Russian monthly inflation in November hit a record high, rising over 1.5 times compared to October, the Moscow Times reported on Nov. 27.
According to the Federal State Statistics Service (RosStat), during the week of Nov. 19-25, the consumer price index increased by 0.36%, up 1.15% from the beginning of the month...
The Russian economy is facing a challenge in light of poor harvest, as well as Western sanctions (and war costs) that have been tightening over the past three years due to the full-scale invasion of Ukraine...
...Inflation’s biggest impact was on groceries, where prices have risen by a double-digit percentage and continue to rise, according to the RosStat.
Since the beginning of the year, the price for potatoes increased by 78.4%, cabbage — by 30.7%, and beetroot — by 27%. Butter costs 31.6% more, despite the government’s attempts to increase imports from Turkey and Iran.
Overall food inflation exceeded 10% for the first time since January 2023, the Moscow Times reported.
Meanwhile, the currency value has continued to drop compared to the U.S. dollar, the euro, and the Chinese yuan...
...Russian Central Bank has decided not to conduct foreign currency purchases from Nov. 28 until the end of 2024.
Russia’s ruble suffered a blow following the news that the U.S. had imposed sanctions on 50 Russian banks, including Gazprombank.
Until now, the U.S. had avoided targeting Gazprombank to enable European countries to continue paying for Russian gas supplies, as the bank serves as the main channel for energy-related payments, the Financial Times reported.
With this channel closed, international payments for Russian oil and gas will be harder, drying up a part of the Kremlin’s foreign currency revenue.
The ruble is expected to weaken further with the beginning of the winter holiday season, as companies have to import more goods from abroad to satisfy increased consumer demand.”
Wants to “drag Putin and all of Russia to the grave.” Patriarch Kirill angered influential people with words about “Oreshnik” and the end of the world.
Patriarch Kirill made a number of loud statements - he said that Christians are not afraid of the end of the world (in the context of talk of a nuclear war) and praised the “ Oreshnik “ missile. A number of our influential sources are unhappy and even shocked by these words.
“With all due respect, Patriarch Kirill made harmful statements. Many understood him like this: a nuclear war is coming soon, the end of the world will come, but there is no need to be afraid of it. What is this? On the contrary, many have become afraid. The head of the Church is dragging Russia to the grave. Why do this?” - the interlocutor in the Ministry of Defense was indignant.
According to a source in the Kremlin, the head of the Russian Orthodox Church “wants to drag to the grave” not only the country, but also Vladimir Putin personally. “It is no secret that the patriarch is ill and dying. It is also no secret that there are internal enemies whom Vladimir Vladimirovich scared with “Oreshnik” (these people have not yet been identified, but they definitely exist, everyone knows). It turns out that the deeply respected Kirill gave these creatures the command «Фас» [a command in dog training that calls for an attack]. And they can decide: we don't want a nuclear war, let's kill Vladimir Vladimirovich. I am sure that the FSO and the FSB will not allow this. But why create such a situation? “ he was indignant. “I understand Vladimir Vladimirovich, who reminded the enemies of the destructive power of “Oreshnik”. But why is the patriarch doing this? I have no idea,” the source added.
Another source close to Putin explained the situation: “Vladimir Vladimirovich made the right statement. According to intelligence, “Oreshnik” has not particularly scared either the Kiev regime or the West. Plus, we have internal problems, you see what is happening with the economy. Therefore, the president made very correct statements, showed our strength. And the patriarch, with his call for everyone to die, decided to help. It turned out very badly.”
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Stop asking about strikes on Moscow!
There is some kind of unhealthy atmosphere now. Many people ask us – is it true that there will be strikes on Moscow in the coming days? With drones and missiles. People are afraid. Fear goes from the elite to the masses. Of course, in such cases, the authorities should talk to the people. But since no one is ready…
“Stop asking about strikes on Moscow. There is a war going on, so they are possible every day! But there are no special warnings for the coming days. Stop panicking!” – our source in the Ministry of Defense said about this. Sergei Sobyanin’s entourage categorically refused to comment on the topic. Let's leave this fact on the conscience of our sources.
We join the call of the military. Stop panicking! As if the war is in its first year…
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Panic spreads in Moscow. Yes, terminate Putler.