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Putin loses the plot as he blames Russian eating habits for exploding food prices
Express UK ^ | 12/19/2024 | John Varga

Posted on 12/19/2024 5:27:06 AM PST by marcusmaximus

Vladimir Putin bizarrely suggested that Russian eating habits were to blame for rising food prices.

His comments came in response to questions about the economy during a marathon press conference broadcast live on state TV.

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In an attempt to answer his own question about how to address food inflation, he noted that consumption of some goods had risen beyond supplies.

As an example he pointed to meat consumption, saying Russians were eating "significantly" more than the global average.

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Putin also appeared to target Russian farmers, blaming a lack of milk production for rising butter costs.

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Russia's central bank has raised interest rates to 21%—a record high—in an attempt to cut inflation in half.

Bank officials have warned that rates could be further hiked over the coming weeks.

Again, Putin tried to absolve himself of any blame for the high inflation, implying that bank officials had been asleep on the job.

(Excerpt) Read more at express.co.uk ...


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To: BlackbirdSST; JonPreston

Some of us are better informed than others of us

I know, I know. Your inequality is hard to stomach


21 posted on 12/19/2024 7:13:41 AM PST by bert ( (KE. NP. +12) Where is ZORRO when California so desperately needs him?)
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To: bert

Look bert, pretending to have a “source” on Russian affairs makes me laugh, but it should be embarrassing for you.


22 posted on 12/19/2024 7:17:41 AM PST by JonPreston ( ✌ ☮️ )
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To: marcusmaximus
Those pesky peasants keep wanting to eat instead of starving for the good of the state. --Comrade Lenin, Comrade Stalin Comrade Putin.
23 posted on 12/19/2024 7:42:11 AM PST by nuke_road_warrior (Making the world safe for nuclear power for over 20 years)
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To: marcusmaximus

It is called supply&demand, yah blithering commie trash in the media. Russia is no longer a Soviet controlled economy. Prices rise and fall.

Typical Brit communists. They have become as bad as Cuba.


24 posted on 12/19/2024 8:59:51 AM PST by bobbo666
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25 posted on 12/19/2024 1:42:45 PM PST by aMorePerfectUnion (🦅 MAGADONIAN ⚔️ LIFE )
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To: marcusmaximus

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26 posted on 12/19/2024 1:57:10 PM PST by doorgunner69 (Your oath of enlistment has no expiration date)
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To: doorgunner69

Putin blaming the wrong people for the mess he’s in.


27 posted on 12/19/2024 2:03:18 PM PST by marcusmaximus
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28 posted on 12/19/2024 2:25:31 PM PST by Allegra (Less finger-wagging would be appreciated. )
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To: marcusmaximus

No one appointed you to constantly broadcast Uke propaganda


29 posted on 12/19/2024 4:33:16 PM PST by doorgunner69 (Your oath of enlistment has no expiration date)
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To: aMorePerfectUnion

Marcy will be happy watching Z-Man doing his Gay dance moves.


30 posted on 12/19/2024 7:01:17 PM PST by tennmountainman ( (“Less propaganda would be appreciated.” JimRob 12-2-2023 DITTO)
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