Putin Pushes Russian Scientists to Develop Anti-Ageing Cure

• President Vladimir Putin has ordered an urgent development of an anti-ageing treatment to combat declining life expectancy in Russia.
• The health ministry's directive aims to save 175,000 lives by 2030, surprising many medical researchers.
• Key focus areas include cellular ageing, cognitive decline, immune system modulation, and bioprinting technologies.
• Researchers expressed shock at the sudden urgency and tight deadlines for such a large-scale project.
• Concerns arise over the high costs and feasibility of developing new drugs quickly amidst ongoing national challenges.

Source: NDTV World