The retirement age must be increased, as this will increase the incomes of older citizens. But the government must act smoothly and circumspectly. This opinion was expressed by President Vladimir Putin during the "straight line". "As for the retirement age, you know that I treated and treat it very carefully and carefully," the head of state said.. According to him, one of the main tasks that the government faces is raising the incomes of pensioners. However, there is another task - reducing the number of people living below the poverty line. Putin added that it is necessary to wait for the measures that the government will develop, after which discussions will be held on this issue.