Putin approves law that could keep him in power until 2036
Source: MSN
Putin signed the measure on Saturday, the Kremlin said, three days after it sailed through the Russian parliament with only one vote against. It must be approved by the country's Constitutional Court and in a referendum set for April 22.
Under current law, Putin would not be able to run for president again in 2024 because of term limits, but the new measure would reset his term count, allowing him to run for two more six-year terms. He has been in power since 2000.
Other constitutional changes further strengthen the presidency and emphasize the priority of Russian law over international norms a provision reflecting the Kremlin's irritation with the European Court of Human Rights and other international bodies that have often issued verdicts against Russia.
The changes also outlaw same-sex marriage and mention a belief in God as one of Russia's traditional values.
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Thomas Hurt
(13,903 posts)strengthen the Presidency
Russian law over international norms or treaties
DavidDvorkin
(19,479 posts)gembaby1
(253 posts)Yeah, right, Russia was communist for decades but, sure, now they fervently believe in God. What hasnt changed over centuries is that Russia has always been authoritarian and will continue to be authoritarian no matter who is in charge.
So Putin, go ahead and stay in power for many more years. What difference does it make? Youll finally end up dead just like the rest of us and all your carefully laid plans will all be for nothing. You dont have any inkling of the future and Russia could contract into oblivion until its not a country any more but just a geological expression.
You tyrants are self-centred and can never think of anything long-term beyond yourselves.