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hate to break it to you but that's how economy operates in many places under russian occupation. people literally just barter stuff most of the time.
You mean civilians in war zones?
yup. not even war zones themselves - the economy in the frontline cities is actually kinda booming but deeper into the occupied zone barter is basically the default outside of few cities.
Why Russian occupation? This is common throughout the world.
just one example among many. that's it.
Still doesn't make sense. Why do you "hate to break it to you". A bagel shop would still not accept cream cheese as payment even in communities that trade goods.