Putin Admits the Issue: “We Don’t Have Enough Potatoes”

Western sanctions, aimed at crippling Russia’s war machine, are hitting home.

Is Russia Heading for Economic Collapse?

As the war in Ukraine drags on and sanctions bite deeper, Russia’s economy is reeling.

Now, even the humble potato has become a luxury item, and experts say a full-blown recession is looming.

Here’s how a spud shortage is peeling back the truth about Putin’s broken economy.

The Price of Potatoes Soars 167% in One Year

Once a staple of every Russian dinner table, potatoes have now become painfully expensive. In the past year alone, prices have skyrocketed by 167%, making them the most inflated food product in the country.

Poor harvests and exploding demand are to blame and there’s no relief in sight.

Putin Admits It: “We Don’t Have Enough Potatoes”

Even Vladimir Putin couldn’t ignore the crisis. In a rare public admission, he confessed: “It turns out that we don’t have enough potatoes.”

He even phoned Belarusian president Alexander Lukashenko for help, only to be told “We’ve already sold everything to Russia.”

Russians Turn to Potatoes as Incomes Shrink

As wages fall and inflation rises, Russians are ditching more expensive food for potatoes, pushing demand higher just as supply collapses.

According to commodities expert Andrey Sizov, meat, butter, and eggs have also surged in price, hitting poor families the hardest.

From Cheap Food to Crisis Trigger

Potatoes, traditionally a go-to for frugal shoppers, are now a flashpoint for anger.

With income levels dropping and grocery bills rising, many Russians are feeling the squeeze in a way they haven’t since the 1990s.

Recession Fears Mount as Inflation Stays High

Economy Minister Maxim Reshetnikov sounded the alarm, warning: “We’re basically already on the brink of falling into a recession.”

Despite government reassurances, rising food prices and a contracting workforce paint a grim picture.

Russia Edging Toward Stagflation, Say Experts

Former central bank adviser Alexandra Prokopenko has warned that the country could fall into stagflation, a toxic mix of slowing economic growth and persistent inflation.

That would mean more pain for consumers and little hope for recovery.

Russians Are Paying the Price

Western sanctions, aimed at crippling Russia’s war machine, are hitting home.

With fewer imports, tighter markets, and dwindling investor confidence, the pressure is squarely on ordinary citizens, not oligarchs or Kremlin officials.