Putin proposes family support measures in annual address
Russian President Putin's annual address highlights family support proposals and regional challenges, emphasizing Russia's pivotal role in global stability
Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered Russia's 19th State of the Nation Address at noon on Thursday. Despite the belief that the address is specifically planned for the elections next month, this is an annual tradition in Russia.
Approximately 1,000 individuals were invited to the ceremony, including members of Russia's parliament, government officials, heads of the Constitutional and Supreme Courts, State Council and Public Chamber members, governors, representatives of religious organizations, diplomats, and both domestic and foreign journalists.
Putin emphasized the need to establish a new model of equal and indivisible security in Eurasia, expressing readiness for substantive discussions with interested countries and associations.
"A stable world order is impossible without a sovereign, strong Russia," Putin emphasized, highlighting the nation's pivotal role in global stability.
Ahead of the upcoming election, Putin proposed more generous tax allowances for families with children and additional funding for regions facing low birth rates. Demographic concerns have long been a priority, with Putin urging families to contribute to the nation's ethnic survival and development.
Addressing poverty, Putin noted its acute impact on 9% of the population, particularly among large families where the rate exceeds 30%. He outlined goals to reduce these rates to below 7% and 12%, respectively, by 2030.
Reflecting on previous addresses, Putin recalled last year's focus on Russia's military operations, economic development in new regions, and foreign policy decisions such as suspending participation in the New START Treaty.
Putin's State of the Nation Addresses have varied in length, from the longest in 2018 at 115 minutes to the shortest in 2004 and 2005, both lasting 48 minutes. On average, his addresses have lasted around 70 minutes.
Source: Newsroom
