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Vladimir Putin signs legislation allowing him to hold office until 2036
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed legislation allowing him to hold office for two additional six-year terms — a move that means he may stay in power until 2036.
Key points:
- New legislation allows Mr Putin to hold office for two additional six-year terms
- The amendments emphasise Russian law over international norms, outlaw same-sex marriages and mention “a belief in God” as a core value
- The opposition has criticised the legislation, arguing that it lacks transparency and hinders independent monitoring
If Mr Putin remains in power until 2036, his tenure will surpass even that of Joseph Stalin, who ruled the Soviet Union for 29 years, making him the country’s longest-serving leader since the Russian empire.
Mr Putin has served…
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