Russia's ban on many Western food imports has driven up prices in the country's grocery stores. But not all Muscovites are concerned; some haven't noticed, and some think Russia can easily weather the economic storm. RFE/RL's Tom Balmforth asked Moscow residents whether the sanctions have affected their shopping habits, and what impact they expect in the longer term.
Note: This is a Ukrainian city, so it's not *that* remarkable.
RT is carrying a live feed of some of the Russian trucks from the humanitarian convoy having documents checked at the "Donetsk" border checkpoint:
I can think of some folks who won't like this a bit, and not all of them are at Marvel Comics.
Our Moscow correspondent has pointed out that a certain Vladislav Dovgopol, head of a Russian Parachuting Society, has posted an "open letter to the president" on vKontakte in which he vouches for the "four athlete parachutists" reportedly taken into custody after the "seven sisters" flag stunt. He says those in custody aren't responsible for the vandalism of painting the star and raising the Ukrainian flag and urges those who painted the star to come forward and end their "disgusting and cowardly hiding."
Interfax (screaming all-cap's are theirs): RUSSIAN CUSTOM OFFICERS START CLEARANCE OF HUMANITARIAN GOODS FOR EASTERN UKRAINE - FEDERAL CUSTOMS SERVICE