Russia has grappled with a shrinking and aging population for decades, with President Vladimir Putin viewing it as a threat to national security.
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Russia's Population Problem

Russia is facing a demographic crisis that could cripple its military, economy, and global influence. With low birth rates, high emigration, and an aging workforce, the Kremlin is scrambling for ...
Russia is missing around 5 million workers - one sign that the exodus of Russians is eating away at the nation's economic ...
For a quarter of a century, Russian president Vladimir Putin has grappled with his country’s declining and ageing population. The demographic crisis pre-dates his ascent to power, with the nation ...
A leaked document from the Russian Ministry of Defense revealed on Monday that the Russian Federation’s casualties in Ukraine in 2025 total more than 281,550. The report provided a breakdown of ...
Russia has grappled with a shrinking and aging population for decades, with President Vladimir Putin viewing it as a threat to national security For a quarter century, President Vladimir Putin has ...