MOSCOW - Russia's constitution will be amended by year's end to extend the presidential term to six years, lawmakers have promised - a move that could pave the way for Vladimir Putin's return to the Kremlin. It would be the first change to the Russian constitution since its adoption in 1993. A six-year term could mean 12 more years as president for Putin - the current prime minister - who has not ruled out getting his old job back.
MOSCOW - Russia's constitution will be amended by year's end to extend the presidential term to six years, lawmakers have promised - a move that could pave the way for Vladimir Putin's return to the Kremlin. It would be the first change to the Russian constitution since its adoption in 1993. A six-year term could mean 12 more years as president for Putin - the current prime minister - who has not ruled out getting his old job back.
Dmitry Medvedev has been elected to succeed Vladimir Putin as president of Russia, according to results announced Monday by the central election commission. Commission chief Vladimir Churov said the results based on a count of 99.4 percent of the vote showed that Medevedev had won 70.23 percent. But Western observer mission said Monday the election is not fair.
Dmitry Medvedev has been elected to succeed Vladimir Putin as president of Russia, according to results announced Monday by the central election commission. Commission chief Vladimir Churov said the results based on a count of 99.4 percent of the vote showed that Medvedev had won 70.23 percent