Allies back Putin as critics denounce 'president for life' plan

Constitutional amendments could allow Putin to rule longer than Joseph Stalin. FMTNews Putin

Vladimir Putin speaks prior to voting for constitutional amendments at the State Duma in Moscow, Russia.

The upper house Federation Council quickly followed suit, voting overwhelmingly a few hours later in favour of the reforms. “A president who is barred from being elected for another term cannot be a strong figure,” said Moscow mayor Sergei Sobyanin, a loyal Putin ally.State Duma speaker Vyacheslav Volodin said the constitutional changes would “strengthen our country” and pave the way for Russia’s future.

The reset would let him run again in 2024 and 2030, potentially allowing Putin to rule longer than Soviet leader Joseph Stalin.

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