MOSCOW
-- Gays and lesbians present a demographic "problem" for Russia,
President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday at a press conference in
Moscow.
"My view on the gay parade and sexual minorities is simple. And it's
linked to the fact that one of our main problems is demographic," Putin
said.
"But I respect and will always respect freedoms for everyone," he added.
Earlier this week, Moscow's mayor Yury Luzhkov ruled out authorizing
the holding of a gay parade in the Russian capital this year, calling
it "Satan's work."
Russia has a low birthrate and a declining population. Putin has
repeatedly called this one of the country's main problems and has
increased funds for new mothers.
"But I respect and will always respect freedoms for everyone," he added.- Putin
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