I was reading this morning in a café in Oakland — espresso, no sugar, no milk, just bitterness and clarity — about Russia slapping higher tariffs on spirits from 'unfriendly' countries. The list includes the US, UK, EU members, Canada, Australia, Japan, South Korea, and others. Strong alcohol only — so whiskey, gin, rum, tequila, brandy. Not wine. Not beer. Just the stuff that makes you remember your mistakes clearly.
Russia hikes tariffs on spirits from unfriendly countries
Russia has raised import tariffs on strong alcohol from countries it labels 'unfriendly'. The move targets spirits imports amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.
Garry says:
they tax the vodka now but not the lies.
