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Russian parliament adjourns after proposal to allow Putin run again in 2024 Presidential elections
On day of high drama in Moscow, proceedings in Russia’s State Duma have been suspended for 1,5 hours to allow consultations with President Vladimir Putin. It comes after a suggestion that Presidential term limits could be re-set.
The idea was floated by Valentina Tereshkova, an MP from the ruling ‘United Russia’ party, who is also famous for being the first woman in space. She wants to give the incumbent head of state a chance to compete in the 2024 Presidential election.
Under existing rules, Putin must stand aside after his current mandate, his fourth, ends. However, putative constitutional changes currently being discussed would limit future Presidents to only two terms. Tereshkova wants to start the clock again, which would make Putin eligible for two more runs before he would be found by the new restrictions.
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