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In a speech to business leaders, Putin said Western analysts had prophesied that Russias store shelves would empty and services collapse as a result of the sanctions.

One market stall owner in Swanage, Dorset said she was embarrassed by how expensive she was forced to sell red peppers for - at £1.85 a pop

Therese Coffey told MPs the temporary shortages were caused by very unusual weather but were expected to end in another four weeks.

Environment Secretary Therese Coffey suggested turnips as an alternative while other items - such as cucumbers, tomatoes and peppers - remain in short supply due to poor weather abroad

Environment Secretary Therese Coffey suggested turnips as an alternative while other items - such as cucumbers, tomatoes and peppers - remain in short supply due to poor weather abroad

Thomas Hagon, 39, from Reg The Veg green grocers in Clifton, Bristol, claimed the produce is there for supermarkets to purchase but higher prices have turned the chains off.