Gays a demographic 'problem'
01/02/2007 14:50  - (SA)  

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Moscow - Gays and lesbians present a demographic "problem" for Russia, President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday at a press conference in Moscow.

"My view on the gay parade and sexual minorities is simple. And it's linked to the fact that one of our main problems is demographic," Putin said.

"But I respect and will always respect freedoms for everyone," he added.

Earlier this week, Moscow's mayor Yury Luzhkov ruled out authorising the holding of a gay parade in the Russian capital this year, calling it "Satan's work".

Russia has a low birth rate and a declining population. Putin has repeatedly called this one of the country's main problems and has increased funds for new mothers.

- AFP

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