During a meeting with leaders of parliamentary factions in the State Duma, Russian President Vladimir Putin named two central priorities for the country: victory in the special military operation (SVO) and strengthening demographics. Demography as a key national task Putin underlined that every political and economic decision should be evaluated through the lens of how it affects families and children. “What will this lead to? Because from this depends the solution of the key task. Apart from victory in the SVO. The key task is demographic,” he stated. Focus on families and children The president stressed that the well-being of households with children should remain at the center of policymaking. According to him, demographic improvement is not only a social priority but also a strategic issue directly tied to Russia’s long-term stability and development.