Putin signs law allowing him to run for two more Kremlin terms

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ARCHIVE PHOTO: Russian President Vladimir Putin participates in the signing ceremony of the general agreement between union unions, employers and the government of the Russian Federation, through a video conference, at the state residence of Novo-Ogaryovo, outside Moscow, Russia, March 31, 2021. Sputnik / Alexei Druzhinin / Kremlin via REUTERS

MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law that allows him to run for two more terms in the Kremlin as soon as his current term ends in 2024, said a document posted on a government website on Monday.

The legislation, which could pave the way for Putin to remain in power until 2036 if he chooses to do so and wins re-election, reflects radical changes to the constitution that were introduced last year.

Reporting by Vladimir Soldatkin; Written by Alexander Marrow; Editing by Alison Williams

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