Inflationary pressures in Russia persist: prices for milk, fruit juice, and sweets soar, while prices for basic necessities like bread and eggs remain stable.

Core tip: On August 26, a report from the Russian newspaper Wangwang's website stated that the Financial Market Analysis Laboratory of the International Policy Institute at the Russian Presidential Academy indicated that during the week of August 16-23, inflationary pressures in Russia continued to remain high, with significant price increases in fruits, vegetables, and milk, including a 11.4% increase in carrots and an 18.2% increase in the well-known brand "Country Cottage" milk.