Vladimir Putin moves closer to 5th term as Russian president

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Vladimir Putin (Video screenshot)
Vladimir Putin (Video screenshot)

(WASHINGTON EXAMINER) – Lawmakers in Russia set the country’s 2024 presidential election for March 17, moving President Vladimir Putin a step closer to a fifth term in office.

Members of the Federation Council, Russia’s upper house of parliament, voted unanimously to approve a decree setting the date. “In essence, this decision marks the start of the election campaign,” said Valentina Matviyenko, the chamber’s speaker.

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Putin, 71, hasn’t yet announced his intention to run again, but he is widely expected to do so soon now that election day is scheduled. Russia’s Central Election Commission plans to hold a meeting Friday on the presidential campaign.

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