In July, Dmitry Peskov described the country’s low birth rate as "catastrophic" for Russia’s future, exacerbating concerns about a demographic crisis.
From January to June 2024, 599,600 children were born in Russia—16,000 fewer than during the same period in 2023—indicating a worrying trend.
The population decline is accelerating, with 49,000 more deaths recorded in 2024 than the previous year, largely attributed to casualties from the ongoing invasion of Ukraine.
Nina Ostanina emphasized the necessity of a "special demographic operation" to stimulate the birth rate, aligning with the Kremlin’s concerns about the implications of war.
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