Putin Promises in Nationally Broadcast Q&A to Raise Pensions, Other Spending
Current World News Comments (0)
MOSCOW, Dec. 4 — Confronting growing public anxiety over a faltering economy, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin assured Russians on Thursday the country would make it through the global financial crisis with “minimal losses” and pledged to boost pension payments and other spending to help those suffering in the downturn.
admin @ December 9, 2008