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Rising Food Prices Prompt Russia to Consider Export Limits

1/23/2025

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Soaring food prices in Russia, especially for butter and eggs, have led Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Patrushev to caution against possible export restrictions. With inflation hitting 9.5% in 2024 due to a disappointing harvest, Kazakhstan is stepping in, seeking to increase agricultural exports to Russia, which could strengthen trade ties and alleviate import challenges.

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Soaring food prices in Russia, especially for butter and eggs, have led Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Patrushev to caution against possible export restrictions. With inflation hitting 9.5% in 2024 due to a disappointing harvest, Kazakhstan is stepping in, seeking to increase agricultural exports to Russia, which could strengthen trade ties and alleviate import challenges.