‘Give birth to more soldiers’: Russia cracks down on abortion

President Vladimir Putin revealed that 6,17,000 Russian troops are involved in the conflict, with 1,500 individuals joining the army daily. Many regions have restricted abortions in private clinics, yielding to demands from the Russian Orthodox church. The timing of these measures is raising eyebrows as Russia’s abortion rate has already dropped. Putin opposes a complete ban on abortion but believes terminations are contrary to state interests. There may be more bans and restrictions, including excluding abortions from the state insurance system, aligning with the church’s preferences.