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Putin Considers Drastic Measures Amid Russia's Economic Collapse

1/15/2025

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Russia is grappling with a deepening economic crisis, pushing President Putin to contemplate extreme actions such as freezing bank accounts and distributing food cards. With food prices skyrocketing—potatoes up 95% and butter by 36.5%—and interest rates soaring to a staggering 21%, businesses are under immense strain as a banking collapse threatens amid rising military expenditures.

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Russia is grappling with a deepening economic crisis, pushing President Putin to contemplate extreme actions such as freezing bank accounts and distributing food cards. With food prices skyrocketing—potatoes up 95% and butter by 36.5%—and interest rates soaring to a staggering 21%, businesses are under immense strain as a banking collapse threatens amid rising military expenditures.