Posted on 10/31/2024 4:14:29 PM PDT by marcusmaximus
President Vladimir Putin says that Russia’s war economy is well balanced to supply both guns and butter, but the price of butter itself is now soaring as surging inflation distorts parts of the economy.
The price of a block of butter has risen by 25.7% since December, according to the state statistics service.
Reuters reporters found shopping bills showed the price of a pack of “Brest-Litovsk” high-grade butter in Moscow has risen by 34% since the start of the year to 239.96 roubles ($2.47).
“The Armageddon with butter is escalating; we wouldn’t be surprised if butter repeats last year’s situation with eggs,” economists on Russia’s popular MMI Telegram channel warned, referring to an earlier spike in egg prices which alarmed consumers.
The steep price rise has prompted a spate of butter thefts at some supermarkets, according to Russian media, and some retailers have started putting individual blocks of butter inside plastic containers to deter shoplifting.
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Four days until the most important election in American history. Please stop the Spam and focus on important matters.
I’ve already voted, Ivan.
Kamala thanks you for your vote, Nitwit.
Anyone doubt that Marcus voted for Harris?
I voted Trump, Boris.
That isn’t the question. The question is why Spam the board with the price of Russian butter when America is literally on a precipice?
You can’t vote, Ivan. Tatarstan isn’t America, foreigner.
In the past 2 1/2 years Russia has caused zero problems in my life. Meanwhile Biden has caused 100s.
They removed Khrushchev because of bread shortages.
Your Putin is afraid of the return of President Trump.
Poor marciemaxipad, Trump is going to shut down your huge grift of a war and bring us peace, stability and prosperity. By the way, who did you vote for, Kamalamadingdong?
Instead of ‘guns and roses’?
Marciemaxipad is a creepy decepticon. Probably isn’t residing in the U.S. either.
I voted Trump, Boris. Your Putin is afraid of the return of President Trump.
Kazan can’t vote.
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