Candidate meeting after elections: What did rivals advise Vladimir Putin?
Vladimir Vladimirovich's rivals in the elections came to Kreml to share ideas.


The meeting of all four presidential candidates took place at the same immense oval table, where Vladimir Putin used to host european leaders, when they only visited Moscow.

- I proposed to hold this meeting because each of us has traversed our own path during this election campaign, - said the president. - Every person, especially a representative of parliamentary factions, posseses their own view on what and how we should do.

The head of state noted that presidential elections are not equivalent to elections to the Duma.

- There is a uniqueness to the current moment, and it is reflected, has been reflected in the presidential elections as the head of state and supreme commander-in-chief, - noted Putin.

Furthermore, he reassured opponents that their "electoral base" remained as it was. Here's what it's about: the fact that none of the opponents gained even 5% of the votes does not imply a decline in party support to the same level.

- And so, we need to continue active, joint work in the country's parliament, joint work to promote those ideas, the implementation of which will allow us to move closer to solving the challenges facing the country, - summarized Vladimir Vladimirovich.

Next, candidates from the parliamentary opposition shared their thoughts. Nikolai Kharitonov suggested discussing the "housing issue" and equalizing salaries in the social sector.

Leonid Slutsky admitted that a "significant number" of LDPR members voted for the "main candidate." Slutsky talked about ideas for supporting small businesses, increasing salaries for doctors, and supplementing provincial hospitals.

Vladislav Davankov reported that his constituents are concerned about the special operation in new regions and its timeline for completion.

- It is very important not to leave the confrontation to the next generation, but to solve it for our generation. Well, I'll be honest, people sincerely say during meetings that only you can be such a person, - said Davankov.

Since the ideas of politicians from the parliamentary opposition require funding, the conversation touched upon the tax system. However, Putin stated that changes should be made "carefully."

- We need to create a system that will not be changed; it should be stable for at least six years. Well, the Communist Party has always said that our tax system should be fair; we've had many disputes about this. Now, as you can see, we are approaching it carefully. This will be one of those serious discussions in parliament. The government will propose its solutions - how, for whom, how much. And here we need to be very careful; the decisions must be well thought out, - said Putin.

Let us remind you that in his address to the Federal Assembly, Vladimir Vladimirovich hinted at the introduction of a progressive tax. The more you earn, the higher the income tax.

ORIGINAL: https://www.kp.ru/daily/27580/4905918/