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Putin reached the term limit upon the end of his second four-year term in 2008. His political future became a subject of debate in Russia, with his supporters arguing that he needed a third term to finish implementing his reforms. [5] To stay in power, Putin chose Dmitry Medvedev as a loyal replacement to serve as president on his behalf. [6]
Election logo. Presidential elections were held in Russia from 15 to 17 March 2024. [1] [2] [a] It was the eighth presidential election in the country.The incumbent president Vladimir Putin won with 88% of the vote, the highest percentage in a presidential election in post-Soviet Russia, [4] gaining a fifth term in what was widely viewed as a foregone conclusion.
Given United Russia's near-total dominance of Russian politics, many observers believed that Putin was assured of a third term. The move was expected to see Medvedev stand on the United Russia ticket in the parliamentary elections in December, with a goal of becoming prime minister at the end of his presidential term. [140]
Russia is holding a presidential election that is all but certain to extend Vladimir Putin’s rule throughout this decade and into the 2030s. ... at the end of 2023 that “increased inflation ...
One of the decisions awaiting Putin in his new term will be whether to seek to renew or replace the last remaining treaty that limits Russian and U.S. strategic nuclear warheads. The New START ...
Putin claimed his overwhelming margin was proof that Russians had placed their “trust” and “hopes” in him, while politicians across Europe rejected the vote as a sham and condemned Russia ...
No directly set terms; however, they must maintain the support of the Sejm, which has a term of four years. Portugal: President: Two consecutive 5-year terms Prime Minister: No directly set terms; however, they must maintain the support of the Assembly of the Republic, which has a term of less than four years. Romania: President: Two 5-year terms
Putin used the the first moments of his fifth term to thank the “heroes” of his war in Ukraine and to rail against the West. Russia “does not refuse dialogue with Western states," he said.