Afghanistan, Oct. 25 -- Putin warned Russia must urgently boost birth rates, calling population growth a vital priority as the nation faces long-term demographic decline.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned that reversing the country's shrinking population remains a critical national priority. He stressed that increasing birth rates is essential for Russia's future security and development.
Speaking at a Kremlin conference on demography, Putin said boosting births must stay at the centre of state policy. His comments come as Russia continues to see low fertility rates and a rapidly ageing population.
The president has previously introduced a range of incentives to encourage larger families. Measures include free school meals for ...