Putin commented on the words of Medvedev on pensions – RIA Novosti

01:37 28.05.2016

(updated: 09:07 28.05.2016 )

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ATHENS, May 27 – RIA Novosti Russian President Vladimir Putin at a meeting with journalists in Athens, commented on the words of Dmitry Medvedev, Prime Minister regarding the growth of pensions..

Prime Minister in late May in the course of communication with the inhabitants of the Crimea reported that the decision about the next indexation of pensions in the country has been taken. This statement provoked a strong reaction in the community.

In turn, the President pointed out that the fulfillment of social obligations is one of the main issues for the Russian authorities.

“The government aims at the fulfillment of all social obligations. This I can tell you I have not seen that Dmitry Anatolyevich (Medvedev) said in this connection is always possible, or out of context as such to take a phrase, or take from the general conversation:.. too, in the words of all may be the same, but in spirit the meaning may be some other way to look, “- said Putin

the Russian leader also said that he personally holds meetings with representatives of the social and economic block of the government

..” and, above all , study measures, including, and now to support those populations whose incomes are, to put it mildly, are modest. of course, in today’s difficult situation with the budget the government was forced to seek various solutions to these issues. these options which can be ? Either indexing social benefits, including pensions, are not even consistent, for example, with budget revenues. Or try to, on the one hand, the index to some value, but take all the inflation suppression measures. “- Stressed the President

Putin acknowledged that this delicate and difficult task, however, assured that the government will try to find a way to help people with low income.