The Russian president has outlined his vision on immigration policies, and also addressed concerns over a potential recession<\/p>\n
Russian President Vladimir Putin met with the leaders of all five parliamentary factions represented in the State Duma on Thursday. He fielded questions and made comments on a range of topics, mostly related to Russia\u2019s internal affairs. Migration \u201cA lot of decisions [on migration] have been made \u2013 [now] their implementation must be ensured,\u201d Putin stated.
\nThe president described the issue as \u201cvery sensitive to the citizens,\u201d stressing that the authorities on both the federal and regional levels \u201cshould not pretend that there is no problem.\u201d He emphasized that the issue of migration should \u201cconstantly be in [officials\u2019] field of vision.\u201d
\nFollowing the deadly terrorist attack at Crocus City Hall in March 2024, which was perpetrated by Tajik nationals, Russia has progressively tightened migration controls. More than 190,000 foreign nationals were expelled from the country that year alone, according to the Interior Ministry. A new federal agency was established in April 2025 to enforce immigration rules and reduce violations.<\/p>\n
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Commenting on a suggestion that the \u2018work patent\u2019 scheme should be abolished, Putin promised to consider such an option.
\nUnder current regulations, foreign nationals who come from countries with which Moscow has a visa-free agreement and want to find employment in Russia have to apply for a \u2018work patent\u2019 \u2013 essentially an official work permit. The document is valid for anywhere from a month to a year, and gives the holder the right to seek employment in a specific region and sector of the economy. To obtain one, applicants must pass a medical checkup and a Russian language test, submit required documents, and pay a fee. Demographics Putin called on party leaders to always consider the effect on families with children when drawing up legislation. \u201cThe key objective is the demographic one,\u201d he stressed.<\/p>\n
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Russia\u2019s Federal State Statistics Service (Rosstat) reported only 1.222 million births in 2024, the lowest annual total since 1999. The country\u2019s population is projected to decrease from the current 146 to 138.8 million people in 2046, according to Rosstat\u2019s base-case scenario.
\nIn an attempt to reverse the trend, the Russian government has implemented several measures aimed at increasing the country\u2019s total fertility rate, including lump-sum payments for childbirth, expanded maternity benefits, and ongoing financial assistance for families.
\nIn June, Putin endorsed the creation of a national family support service, and last year, he established a presidential council devoted to family and demographic policy. Russian economy The Russian leader expressed confidence that the country \u201cis still far from a recession,\u201d as evidenced by its labor market. Putin cited the \u201chistorically low unemployment rates\u201d that have hovered around 2% recently.
\nHe previously stated that the Russian economy had managed to weather the bulk of sweeping Western sanctions imposed over the Ukraine conflict. Russian businesses have since re-oriented their operations toward alternative export markets, such as China and India, and found other creative means to cushion the blow. Next generation of leaders Putin thanked the party leaders for incorporating Ukraine conflict veterans, calling for the promotion of people \u201cwho risked their life and limb\u201d for Russia to leadership roles. \u201cWe will pass the torch to them,\u201d the president concluded.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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