Putin signs a law allowing him to run for two more terms in the Kremlin

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FILE PHOTO: Russian President Vladimir Putin participates in the signing ceremony of the general agreement between the Russian trade unions, trade unions, employers and the government of the Russian Federation, via video conference, at the Novo-Ogaryovo state residence outside Moscow, Russia, March 31, 2021 Sputnik / Alexei Druzhinin / Kremlin through REUTERS

MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law allowing him to run for two more terms in the Kremlin once his current term ends in 2024, a document posted on a government website said on Monday.

The legislation, which could pave the way for Putin to remain in power until 2036 if he chooses to do so and win re-election, reflects radical changes to the constitution that were made last year.

Reporting by Vladimir Soldatkin; Written by Alexander Marrow; Montage by Alison Williams

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