Russia is in dire need of migrants to foster development amidst a tense demographic situation, according to Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov. He emphasized that the country faces significant demographic challenges with a low fertility rate of 1.41 children per woman, exacerbated by the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The Russian government recently enacted laws to discourage a childless lifestyle, acknowledging the critical nature of its demographic issues for the nation’s future. The birth rate has seen a decline, marking the worst figures since the late 1990s, highlighting the urgency of incentivizing immigration.