Could Russia introduce universal basic income? Former President Medvedev, now leader of governing United Russia, supports idea

Russia's largest party

Russia’s largest party may be about to back the launch of a minimum guaranteed income for all citizens, in a major policy shift. Dmitry Medvedev says the move could be a way to preserve social harmony in a post Covid-19 world.

Medvedev, who has been both Russia’s president and prime minister, says the pandemic has caused him to reassess how the government deals with the financial security of citizens.

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