Putin Cancels Census to HIDE Russian Casualties!

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October 9, 2024

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In one of my most pressing concerns about the future of Russia is its demographic decline, which is a significant crisis. The Russian government, led by Putin, has announced the cancellation of the Russian census. This move raises more questions than answers, especially when combined with the fact that the country is notorious for having one of the world’s lowest fertility rates, with a rate of 1.49 in 2021 and 1.4 in 2022. This is a major problem, as it means that the majority of Russia’s population is in their 40s, with tiny generations following. This is a crisis for Putin’s vision of a large and powerful Russia, as he needs a large population to achieve this goal.

The Russian state has been meticulous in tracking its demographics to understand what policies are effective in increasing the fertility rate. However, the cancellation of the census is a significant departure from this approach, and some sources suggest that it is an attempt to hide the impact of Ukraine on Russia’s demographics. The real number of casualties in Ukraine is likely to be much higher than the officially reported 71,000, with some estimates suggesting that up to 1 in 50 Russian men have been killed or wounded in the conflict.

The Russian government’s attempts to hide these numbers have significant implications for the country’s demographic data, which will be reflected in the census. This would provide the West with an accurate snapshot of Russia’s losses in Ukraine, something that has been difficult to achieve due to the lack of reliable data. The fact that Putin felt the need to take this drastic measure is deeply troubling, especially given the official numbers the Russian government has reported, which are far lower than the actual losses.

Russia is also facing an economic crisis, with even its flagship companies, such as Gazprom, struggling under the weight of war sanctions. Gazprom’s loss of $6 billion in 2023 is a significant concern, as it is a key source of revenue for the Russian government. The company’s revenues have fallen by 30%, and its net cash flow has decreased by 5%. However, some Russian officials have claimed that these losses are only accounting in nature and not real losses. This is a questionable assertion, as an accounting loss is still a loss.