Question and reply session with Russia’s president: How Putin sees the world | EUROtoday

Every yr earlier than Christmas, Russian President Putin holds a query and reply session. Syria, the battle in opposition to Ukraine or the low delivery fee – that is what this yr was about. And: a couple of deceased former chancellor.

At the start of the query and reply session, Vladimir Putin first made it clear how he sees the world scenario – and solely then did he reply questions from journalists and residents. Things are going properly in Russia – in accordance with the Russian President’s evaluation: “Overall, the situation in Russia is normal and stable,” he explains. Russia continues to develop, “no matter what happens, despite all external threats and attempts to influence us.” The Russian economic system will develop by 3.9, even perhaps 4 % this yr.

Western Europe and particularly Germany are utterly completely different, says Putin. There isn’t any development in any respect. And then it was in regards to the so-called army particular operation, i.e. the battle in opposition to Ukraine. Putin was assured of victory. Progress is being made on all fronts and all of the targets set from the beginning are being achieved.

Compassion for individuals in Kursk – and a promise

In explicit, Putin addressed the scenario within the Kursk area of Russia. Ukrainian troops have occupied a number of hundred sq. kilometers there for months. Here too, Putin introduced successes. “I don’t want to give a specific date when the Ukrainians will have repulsed,” he stated. But: “Our boys are fighting. These are serious fights.”

He understands that what is going on to the individuals there may be nothing good. “People are suffering grief, loss and inconvenience. We will definitely do whatever is necessary. There is no doubt about that,” Putin assured. Everything can be rebuilt.

Reconstruction in occupied Ukrainian areas

Putin additionally promised a significant reconstruction program for the Ukrainian areas that Russia considers annexed. So for the areas of Crimea, Luhansk, Donetsk, Zaporizhia and Kherson within the southeast of Ukraine. He promised main investments within the subsequent few years. “We have a major program for the reconstruction and development of these areas, which runs until 2030,” Putin reported.

The work is already underway “in many areas”. These embrace transport infrastructure, housing, the well being system and tradition. The intention is to convey the whole highway community within the occupied area “up to Russian standards” inside three years.

Negotiations with new Syrian rulers

Putin was additionally requested about future relations between Russia and Syria. Russia is interested by protecting its two army bases there, stated the pinnacle of state. What’s vital now’s the negotiations with the brand new rulers. Russian pursuits have to be taken under consideration. He didn’t reply to media studies that Russia was withdrawing its army from Syria.

International politics took up a number of time throughout Putin’s session. In addition to Ukraine and Syria, Putin additionally spoke about Russia’s position within the BRICS group of states and the nice relations with China.

Putin requires extra Russian kids

Domestic political and social points have been solely addressed later. And this even though the official evaluation of the questions acquired confirmed that persons are primarily interested by social points, housing and well being. Among different issues, it was about a difficulty that has been bothering Putin for a very long time: the low delivery fee. He identified that there are already many measures to encourage individuals to have extra kids, particularly monetary incentives. The delivery fee in Russia is 1.4 kids per lady. To keep away from extinction, extra kids are wanted, Putin summarizes.

Towards the top there was a fast query and reply session – the place Putin additionally talked about Germany once more. He was requested which deceased individual he wish to have a cup of tea with. For instance, with former Chancellor Helmut Kohl, stated Putin. He was an ideal individual and nice politician. Even after turning into chancellor, he typically came visiting and we had very fascinating conversations.