Russia’s president Vladimir Putin remained secretive about his future role  as he rushed a set of his recently proposed constitutional changes. He said the reforms are intended to strengthen government bodies. However, the move is seen as his attempt to stay in power after his current term ends in 2024.

 

 

Under the new rules, some of the president’s powers would be clipped and parliament’s powers expanded. The constitution will also change the status of the State Council, making it a low-profile body that advises the president. Observers say that this time he will not switch positions with the prime minister. Instead, they believe he will be given a special state organ to lead (the State Council), which will allow him to retain power.

https://www.neweurope.eu/article/putin-remains-ambiguous-about-his-future-role/

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