Posted on 02/08/2021 5:58:07 PM PST by RomanSoldier19
Russian authorities are considering a new social spending package worth at least $6.7 billion to address discontent over falling living standards before an autumn election, according to two government sources.
The package, which one of the sources said President Vladimir Putin was likely to unveil in an annual speech to senior political figures in coming weeks, follows unsanctioned nationwide protests last month that hit the value of the rouble.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov did not comment specifically on the plans for a new social spending package, but denied any such move by the government would be designed to dampen protests. He said any such link “did not correspond to reality.”
A spokesman for Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin said he was not immediately aware of the proposal.
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It won’t end well. Just like here. Just like the bread and circuses of Rome.
Chump change but not to them. We could work something out with them. Take our illegals that are now in jail. Put them to work. We pay them the minimum wage to do it-just not $15/hr. Win win.
Maybe Hunter Biden can lobby on their behalf and get some foreign aid from the US.
Can I get a check/Czech?
The US government skipped out on their obligation to include me in the last $600 payment, I got an IOU saying file for it on my tax return.
At State prices, $6.7 billion is a lot of vodka.
Buys a lot of vodka.
Sorry, didn’t see your post.
Drink!
Commies being commies.🙄
You'll probably be audited by the IRS for complaining.
Cheers.
What Mr. Ambassador? Riots in Russia? I’m shot, I tell you, shot!
“Exclusive: Russia considering at least $6.7 billion spending package to ease discontent - sources”
That’s less than rounding off amounts here in the US.
Ding ding ding we have a winner! Xiden in the name of Allah Mother Earth is making Russia and Saudi rich beyond their wildest dreams. The Russian people endure a lot from global leftist thugs so good for them.
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