Putin Calls For Major Constitutional Amendments, and Medvedev and Cabinet Resign
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(Worthy News) – Russian President Vladimir Putin called for major constitutional changes in his annual state of the nation address Wednesday, heightening speculation that the long-time leader is looking to hold onto power after his fourth presidential term expires in 2024.
Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev and his entire cabinet then offered their resignations, with Medvedev saying he wanted to provide Putin with the flexibility to enact the changes outlined in his speech.
Putin told the Federal Assembly, Russia’s upper house, that he proposes amending the constitution to shift power from the president to the prime minister and parliament. [ Source: CNS News (Read More…) ]
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