Putin supported the protection of whales and the homeless

Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke out in defense of homeless citizens and supported the idea of ​​banning the fishing of cetaceans in the Russian Federation for cultural and entertainment purposes.

“The state should build appropriate work properly in order to provide assistance and support to people who find themselves in such a difficult life situation, regardless of [от того], why did this happen. If a person finds himself on the street without means of subsistence, housing, medical care – this is a special case that requires attention from the authorities, ”said Putin, quoted by TASS.

He supported the proposal to consider the issue of hospitals for the homeless, which would work under compulsory medical insurance. As the President noted, in solving the problem of homelessness, it is important to cooperate with NGOs and religious organizations, it is necessary to support their work in this direction. The head of state also stressed that measures to solve this problem are related to financing. He promised to give the government a corresponding order.

Putin will discuss with the heads of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation the issue of opening centers where the homeless could survive the cold.

Also, the president, commenting on the story of the “whale prison” in Primorye, supported the idea of ​​banning the fishing of cetaceans in the Russian Federation for cultural and entertainment purposes.

The President recalled that marine mammals can be caught by indigenous peoples around the world. Another reason is fishing for educational, cultural and educational purposes. According to him, the infamous “whale prison” was created under the guise of one of the permitted types of fishing. According to Putin, amendments could be adopted that would exclude commercial and recreational fishing for whales.