Russians and foreign observers have long speculated about how Vladimir Putin would retain power when his term-limited mandate as president ended in 2024. On March 10, Mr. Putin abruptly provided an answer: Constitutional amendments already in the works will now include a provision allowing him to serve two more terms. That could extend his time in office to 2036, when he will be 83. In theory, he could rule Russia for 36 years, more than a decade longer than Joseph Stalin.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during his annual press conference in Moscow on Dec. 19, 2019.
