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Russian President Vladimir Putin signs law paving way to rule until 2036

If elected both times, he would remain president until 2036, surpassing Josef Stalin as the longest-serving leader of Russia

Russia's President Vladimir Putin speaks at a meeting. Photo: Reuters
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Russia's President Vladimir Putin speaks at a meeting. Photo: Reuters

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Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a law allowing him to run for two more terms in the Kremlin once his current term ends in 2024, a document posted on a government website showed on Monday.
 
The legislation, which can pave the way for Putin to stay in power until 2036 should he choose to do so and win re-election, reflects sweeping changes to the constitution last year.
 
If elected both times, he would remain president until 2036, surpassing Josef Stalin as the longest-serving leader of Russia since Peter the Great.

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