Posted 1/12/2024, 10:45:10 AM
Russia Faces Egg Shortage and Price Hikes Amid Ukraine War Fallout
- Russia facing egg shortage and price hikes due to high inflation and sanctions from Ukraine war
- Attempted to import eggs from Turkey, but 20% found to be infected with bird flu
- Entire 19.4-ton shipment of Turkish eggs seized; public warned and told to get tested
- Putin claims demand has simply grown faster than production, but crisis fuels public discontent
- Local egg farmer survives assassination attempt, underscoring tensions around supply issues