Are sanctions REALLY wrecking life in Russia? As British supermarkets ration eggs and vegetables - thanks in part to Putin's war in Ukraine - shelves in a provincial Russian city are groaning under piles of fresh food
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Filton Asda in Bristol. As British supermarkets ration eggs and an array of fruit and vegetables amid shortages provoked in large part by the Ukraine war, no such hardships afflict Vladimir Putin's citizens
Food market in the city of Perm, Russia. The images suggest the West's much-vaunted sanctions on Russia, imposed to punish President Putin for his invasion, are not having a deep bite
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From Perm, John told us: 'I have seen with my own eyes that sanctions are not hurting Russia. People on the street hardly notice anything. The shops are full of everything they want or need.
'The gas and oil export revenues are up massively to countries which have not imposed sanctions.'
He added: 'The bottom line is that more money is flowing into the country than flows out. Imports from Europe are down but Russian production is, ironically, increasing as it becomes more self-sufficient as a nation.
'There are no shortages here, ever. As a vegetarian, I miss Linda McCartney sausages or a strong Cheddar cheese.
'But there are plenty of alternatives, made in Russia, on our shelves.
'McDonald's has now been replaced by a Russian-owned 'Tasty, and Dot', and all the younger Russians prefer their stuff.
'We have Heinz Baked Beans and still get imports, such as Corona Beer, from the local supermarket. There are plenty of wines from Spain, Portugal and Italy, too.
'We live the good life here.'
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