Wasabi

Fish and seafood are displayed for sale at a grocery store in Moscow. Embargoes mean that Russia's usual sources of fish have been replaced by food from other areas, and Russians aren't happy with the new options.

Putin’s quarrel with Ukraine squeezes Russia’s sushi habit

Food

Sushi has taken Russia by storm during Vladimir Putin’s 12-year reign as president and prime minister. But Moscow’s involvement in Ukraine is making it more difficult for Russians to get their sushi fix.

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