Sanctions in Action, Russia Has Big Problems with Ordinary Paper

Sanctions in Action, Russia Has Big Problems with Ordinary Paper

The departure of a Finnish chemical company has left Russia without bleach for office paper. Despite a threefold increase in the price of an A4 pack, store shelves are empty.

Schools are already rescheduling student testing, and state employees are being asked to save on paper and print on drafts, while in Novosibirsk the local authorities have urged people to save paper.