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  • Russian economy meltdown as inflation soars with prices 'up 65%' and Ruble plummets

    11/21/2024 2:29:56 PM PST · by marcusmaximus · 55 replies
    Express UK ^ | 11/21/2024 | Charle Bradley
    The Russian media is in a state of panic as inflation soars and the Ruble slumps, leaving many to struggle. Moscow's print news outlets, heavily controlled by Russian President Vladimir Putin, were uncharacteristically negative in their coverage as they raised concerns about the economic well-being of ordinary Russians. As reported by the BBC's Russia Editor, Steve Rosenberg, the front page of Russian newspaper Nezavismaya Gazeta said: "Some products have gone up in price this year by tens of percent." The report highlighted that butter is 6.6% more expensive than it was in September, and 30% more expensive than this time...