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Putin’s Payouts For Firstborn Babies Seen As Popular Preelection Move, But No Cure For Looming Demographic Slump

Russian President Vladimir Putin hasn’t formally said he will stand for reelection in March, but his campaign appeared well under way this week as he unveiled a new monthly payout for firstborn babies. Russia Says Technology Will Overcome Demographic Decline Addressing a Kremlin council tasked with implementing a five-year National…

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