Originally Posted by
Hubcapped
Copy Wilco.
On a side note bahkmut stalled, the drones are getting shot down, and the Russians announced that they expect the Ukrainians to launch a counter offensive in the spring of 23’. I guess the Ukrainians feel like they still got some punch left
Update from someone living in Moscow. (Moscow...not some little shtetl)
Can only get a 5 year passport, as 10 year passports require a chip, which are unavailable.
Car has doubled in value and motorcycle up at least 40%. Downside: insurance up over 4x, possibly due to higher theft rates.
Foreign credit card and bank does no good as they are locked out of ,( I think could be wrong), SWIFT.
Fireworks for New years banned....hmm....worried about masking the real stuff? who knows.
Though most things are available, stores back to the tricks from olden days of stacking shelves so as to have an appearance of more inventory than they actually have.
Supposedly car factories turning out vehicles without airbags and some other normal safety stuff.
One hour flight to Kaliningrad now takes 4 hours due to airspace restrictions.
For what it's worth.