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Putin's Russia Faces Demographic Crisis Amid War and Instability

10/28/2025

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Vladimir Putin, President of Russia, faces a demographic crisis as the birth rate has declined since 1999.
Fertility stands at 1.4 children per woman, with 1.22 million live births last year, despite incentives and promoting traditional family values.
The war in Ukraine and economic instability contribute to the decline, while critics warn abortion restrictions and anti-LGBT+ laws could worsen women's health and drive illegal abortions.

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Story summary

Vladimir Putin, President of Russia, faces a demographic crisis as the birth rate has declined since 1999.
Fertility stands at 1.4 children per woman, with 1.22 million live births last year, despite incentives and promoting traditional family values.
The war in Ukraine and economic instability contribute to the decline, while critics warn abortion restrictions and anti-LGBT+ laws could worsen women's health and drive illegal abortions.