Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty ImagesCustomers shop for milk and dairy items inside an Auchan Retail International hypermarket in Moscow, Russia.
Russia's leadership has looked to dodge criticism for the price rises, blaming "unfriendly" countries (that is, Ukraine's allies) for the conflict, sanctions and supply shortages.
"Smart people ... understand what is happening with the economy, but most people accuse foreign 'unfriendly' countries [of being to blame for the price rises].
Last year, a shortage of eggs — and price rises of more than 40% — prompted the government to remove import duties on the product.
Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting with First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov in Moscow, Russia November 20, 2024.
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