Putin warns of ‘extinction’ due to Russia’s low birth rate

CGTN Europe

Russian President Vladimir Putin has raised concerns over the country’s demographic future, describing its lowest birth rate in 17 years as a sign of potential extinction. Despite the government’s efforts to curb the crisis, including generous payouts and mortgage subsidies for large families, Russia continues to struggle with a declining population.  The country faces significant demographic challenges, including an aging population, high mortality rates, and migration issues, which have compounded over the years. Putin’s warning highlights the gravity of the situation for Russia’s future.  #russianews #demographiccrisis #putin #birthrate #populationchallenges #russia #population

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00:00We talked about the fact that the Russian world has been declared at war, that's how it is.

00:06We talked about the fact that 1.6% of birth rate is not enough, because this is extinction.

00:24At the same time, there is a common tendency to decrease the birth rate, to postpone the time of marriage and childbirth.

00:35And we must break this negative situation.

00:40This is what our new national projects are aimed at – family, youth and children, long and active life.

00:48Their implementation will begin next year.

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