Russia. Vladimir Putin’s popularity dips amid retirement age proposal
President Vladimir Putin’s popularity has taken a hit amid a controversial proposal to raise Russia’s retirement age.
The plan was unveiled against the backdrop of host country Russia’s exciting run to the quarterfinals of soccer’s World Cup, with some critics accusing the Kremlin of trying to bury the news by announcing it during the tournament.
Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said the government wants to raise the retirement age for men up to 65 from 60 by 2028, and for women up to 63 from 55 by 2034.
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