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The dire economic situation is reflected in the high costs of living for the average Russian. With rising prices for essential goods and skyrocketing interest rates, citizens face financial hardships that strain daily life. For instance, mortgage rates in Ukraine, despite being a nation under siege, stand in stark contrast to those in Russia, where financial burdens are increasingly unsustainable.
Russia’s Negotiation Demands
When considering the hurdles to negotiating a peace plan, it becomes clear that Russia's stance is dictated by concrete demands. Mala's comments suggest that the Kremlin’s proposed conditions for dialogue encompass: