Belts tightened, cafes closed: Russia begins to feel the true cost of war

At a time when the Russian economy is somewhere between stagnation and recession, ordinary citizens are beginning to feel the cost of the Kremlin’s aggression, writes the BBC. Prices for almost all basic necessities have risen, including eggs and vegetables. Alexander, an advertising specialist living in Moscow, saw his monthly food expenses rise by 22% […] The post Belts tightened, cafes closed: Russia begins to feel the true cost of war appeared first on Baltic News Network.