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Re:High prices will outlast the war by sdenton4 on Tuesday March 15, 2022 @02:54AM (#30682367)
Historically, food shortages are one of the surest routes to rebellion. Perhaps the people leading the rebellions aren't starving, but starvation is a real motivation to enlist.

That said, it seems unlikely that the sanctions will lead to starvation; the possibility of a Russian revolt or coup seems insane. (At least until it happens, and then it will be obvious.)

Re:High prices will outlast the war by baud147258 on Tuesday March 15, 2022 @06:17AM (#30683562)
probability of a revolt (of the people) seems so far unlikely, but a coup led by military/government elites with support from oligarchs is a possibility