An egg crisis is raging in the Russians
Russia was unexpectedly hit by the egg crisis, which not only raised prices, but also whipped up political tensions. In the past year, egg prices rose by 46.2%, which raised serious concerns among the population. The reason for the situation is to be found in Western sanctions, which had a significant impact on the Russian agricultural and animal health sector. In addition, bird flu has contributed to the problems, and Russian authorities restricted and banned poultry exports last November.
The increase in prices and the shortage of eggs caught the population by surprise, especially those with low incomes. The prices in Moscow are currently 145 rubles/12 eggs (approx. HUF 572), which may not seem high in world terms, but compared to the average income in Russia, it is a serious burden. The Russian president, Vladimir Putin, tries to show the positive side of the egg crisis, emphasizing the increased income of the Russian population and the growing demand for eggs.
The situation was further complicated when Russia asked Turkey for help, but the Turkish shipments were found to be infected, including the H5N1 bird flu virus, salmonella and botulism. The Russian authorities have suspended the sale of eggs in Turkey to large commercial chains, and they are now trying to replace imports from Azerbaijan.
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