MOSCOW – Vladimir Putin and Russian Politics. Russian President Vladimir Putin, on Tuesday, said a proposed amendment allowing him to run for president after 2024 would be possible if the Constitutional Court allows it.
According to details, Putin made the suggestion in parliament after majority party deputy Valentina Tereshkova suggested a constitutional amendment. It would effectively reset Putin’s presidential run, allowing him to stand in a new election. This would be possible if the constitutional court rules it would not go against constitution, Putin told lawmakers.
Critics immediately saw the drive for constitutional amendments as a move by Putin to stay in power beyond 2024. On the other hand, Putin has repeatedly denied he is seeking to remain president. On Tuesday, Putin said he would be against lifting the two-term limit for any President. Vladimir Putin and Russian Politics.
Earlier this year, president Putin unleashed a political storm on January 15, proposing an overhaul of the Russian constitution. A move that triggered the resignation of the unpopular prime minister Dmitry Medvedev and his government. The proposals stirred speculation that Putin is trying to extend his hold on power after his Kremlin term expires in 2024.
Last month Russian parliament’s lower house unanimously approved the Russian Constitutional Reforms bill, after less than two hours of debate. Vladimir Putin insisted the public would have the final say to either support or reject the legislation during a plebiscite.
A group set up to help draft constitutional amendments has been reviewing a number of proposals. These includes a suggestion to mention God in the country’s basic law. Meanwhile, another suggestion as well to change the title “president” to “Supreme Leader.”