In the window of a tobacco shop in the eastern Tuscan town of Arezzo is a yellow sign with red letters reading “We only accept payment in roubles”.
“It’s just a provocation,” said Anthony Brucato, the shop owner, noting that the same window displayed the blue and yellow flag of Ukraine and a drawing of a dove with a peace flag in its beak. “I want to make people talk about what’s happening. There are a few leaders making decisions that have an impact on millions. This is crazy.”
