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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]
Putin also served as Prime Minister of Russia from 1999 to 2000 [e] and again from 2008 to 2012. [f] [7] At 25 years and 29 days, he is the longest-serving Russian or Soviet leader since the 30-year tenure of Joseph Stalin. Putin worked as a KGB foreign intelligence officer for 16 years, rising to the rank of lieutenant colonel. He resigned in ...
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.
Putin began his term in 2018 by promising to get Russia into the top five global economies, vowing it should be “modern and dynamic.” Instead, Russia's economy has pivoted to a war footing, ...
Lawmakers in Russia set the country’s 2024 presidential election for March 17, moving Vladimir Putin a step closer to a fifth term in office. Members of the Federation Council, Russia’s upper ...
Vladimir Putin said on Friday he would respect the Russian constitution which bans anyone from serving two consecutive presidential terms. Putin says will step down as president after term expires ...
Term of office Length of term Boris Yeltsin: 1991–1999 8 years, 5 days Vladimir Putin (1st and 2nd terms) 2000–2008 8 years, 0 days Dmitry Medvedev: 2008–2012 4 years, 0 days Vladimir Putin (3rd, 4th and 5th terms) 2012–present 12 years, 265 days
More than four hours into his lengthy end-of-year press conference, Putin invited me to ask a question. "Boris Yeltsin told you to take care of Russia," I reminded the president.