Russian ‘food crematoria’ sparks anger
Moscow’s plan to destroy banned Western food imports provokes outrage amid soaring poverty rates. |||
Moscow – Russian government plans for mass destruction of banned Western food imports have provoked outrage in a country where poverty rates are soaring and memories remain of famine during Soviet times. Even some Kremlin allies are expressing shock at the idea of “food crematoria” while one orthodox priest has denounced the campaign, which officially began on Thursday, as insane and sinful. However, the authorities are determined to press on with destroying illegal imports they consider “a security threat”. Russian TV …read more
Source: Independent Online
