Tagged: Putin

Farida Adamu

Russia: President Putin Extends His Rule

On July 1, the people of Russia voted in a referendum that would allow president Vladimir Putin to remain in power till 2036. This is the first constitutional amendment in Russia, in over three decades. Prior to this vote, amendments to the constitutions had already been signed by the Russian parliament weeks ago. The referendum […]

Farida Adamu

Possible Early Elections for Russia as Government Resigns

In a rather unexpected turn of events, Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev and the entire Russian government resigned last Wednesday after President Vladimir Putin proposed constitutional reforms that would let him retain control after his presidential term in 2024. What’s in this Amendment? The reform gives him the option of becoming prime minister with extended powers […]