"Putin's Controversial International Women's Day Remarks: Motherhood as Women's Primary Role"

Russian President Vladimir Putin's International Women's Day address emphasized the importance of women having children, stating that motherhood is the "amazing purpose" for women and that family remains the most important thing for any woman. Putin's focus on childbirth is part of his efforts to address Russia's demographic crisis, which has been exacerbated by the war in Ukraine, coronavirus-related deaths, and emigration. He has previously called on Russians to have more babies and revive the tradition of large families to preserve ethnic groups in Russia.