Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that changes to the country's pension systems cannot be postponed anymore, it would be irresponsible.
MOSCOW (Pakistan Point News / Sputnik - 29th August, 2018) Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that changes to the country's pension systems cannot be postponed anymore, it would be irresponsible.
"Our inaction now or adoption of temporary 'cosmetic' measures would be irresponsible and dishonest in relation to both the country and our children," the president said in a televised address.
Putin stressed that Russia was likely to face serious demographic problems in the future.
"It is obvious that in the 2020s we will inevitably face serious demographic problems," he said.
