Wednesday, August 29, 2018

Russia's Putin attempts to sell unpopular pension reforms


Russia's President Vladimir Putin has given a televised address to try to persuade his people to accept unpopular pension reforms which have affected his personal popularity. He announced some changes to the proposed legislation, which will now mean the retirement age is raised by five years for both men and women. Moscow Correspondent Lucy Taylor reports.


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OUT: LUCY TAYLOR, MOSCOW