Vladimir Putin one step closer to being Russia's 'President for life'

Russian President Vladimir Putin departs after delivering a speech to the State Duma (the lower house of Russia's Federal Assembly) in Moscow.

Russian President Vladimir Putin departs after delivering a speech to the State Duma (the lower house of Russia's Federal Assembly) in Moscow. Source: AAP

Russian president Vladimir Putin is backing changes that could see him stay in power for another 16 years. Some critics are concerned he's pushing to be 'president for life'.



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