A Russian decision to ban most Western food imports, taken in anger six years ago, is helping Moscow navigate the coronavirus crisis, Reuters has reported.

Haunted by memories of appalling food shortages in the 1990s, some Russians went on a panic buying spree earlier this month, snapping up staples such as buckwheat.

The strength and depth of the domestic food sector meant Moscow's shelves were fully restocked within a week.

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