Russians grant Putin right to extend his rule until 2036 in landslide vote

IndiaTimes Thursday, 2 July 2020 ()
Official results, after 98% of ballots had been counted, showed that the Russian President had easily won the right to run for two more six-year terms after the current one ends in 2024. That means Putin, 67, could rule until the age of 83.
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News video: Polls open in vote that could extend Putin's rule

Polls open in vote that could extend Putin's rule 01:14

 Russians head to polling stations to vote on constitutional changes that could allow President Vladimir Putin to extend his rule until 2036.