in

Ordinary Russians feel economic pain of Western sanctions on Moscow over Ukraine invasion

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here:
https://sc.mp/subscribe-youtube

Russian citizens are bracing for possible food price rises and shortages linked to Western sanctions on Moscow over its invasion of Ukraine. In the Russian town of Pokrov, about 100km (60 miles) east of Moscow, items like sugar have already vanished from many store shelves as residents rush to buy staples they fear they will not be able to afford if costs do increase. Russian officials have offered assurances that the nation will not suffer any food shortages, and have urged the population to refrain from panic buying.

Support us:
https://subscribe.scmp.com

Follow us on:
Website: https://www.scmp.com
Facebook: https://facebook.com/scmp
Twitter: https://twitter.com/scmpnews
Instagram: https://instagram.com/scmpnews
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/south-china-morning-post/

#scmp #World #Russia

Written by Joel Chatfield

'The Five' scrutinize new Kamala drama

European disagreements risk hampering tough sanctions on Russia