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. Because from this depends the solution of the key task. The key task is demographic,” he stated. Balancing war efforts with internal policyWhile highlighting the importance of success in the SVO, Putin noted that domestic policy cannot be separated from family welfare. The combination of military objectives abroad and demographic growth at home, he said, defines Russia’s current agenda.