Russia Faces Soviet-Style Shortages As Inflation Bites
- Unprecedented inflation causing shortages of basic foods like eggs and chicken in Russia
- Long lines and queues for eggs and chicken, reminiscent of Soviet-era shortages
- Putin blames rising incomes of Russians for increased demand and shortages
- Prices of eggs, chicken, fruits like bananas up 47-120% compared to last year
- Russia approved record $172 billion military budget, 2.3 times higher than 2022