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Rising Egg Prices Show Cracks In Sanctions-hit Russian Economy

Eggs are a vital ingredient of many Russian dishes including the 'Olivier' salad (Credit: AFP)

Russians have voiced concern about the growing cost of a basic food staple -- eggs -- pointing to the fragile state of the sanctions-hit economy, as President Vladimir Putin seeks a fifth term in office.

Putin has said he would run for re-election in March in a vote that falls over two years after he launched a military operation that led to mass casualties and triggered Western sanctions.

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