In a reminder of the kind of state Mr. Putin has built since he first moved into the Kremlin on Jan. 1, 2000, the activists on Red Square were arrested within seconds. A few hours later it was announced – even as voting was still taking place in Moscow and other western regions of the country, and despite widespread reports of irregularities – that the constitutional changes had been passed by a majority of more than 70 per cent.Mr.
It’s a message that delighted Mr. Putin’s staunchest supporters. “We should elect Putin as president for life,” said Ramzan Kadyrov, a close ally who rules the southern region of Chechnya through an alliance with Russian security forces. “Who is there today to replace him?” The small-scale protests were the only flickers of dissent on the streets – although there was plenty more online – during the referendum, which saw Russians asked to vote “Yes” or “No” to a package of 206 amendments. The result was such a foregone conclusion that bound copies of the new constitution have already been on sale in bookstores for more than a week.The key change resets the clock on Mr.
“We are voting for the country … we want to pass on to our children and grandchildren,” Mr. Putin said in televised remarks Tuesday that were filmed with him standing in front of a newly built monument to Soviet soldiers who died during the Second World War. “We can ensure stability, security, prosperity and a decent life only through development, only together and by ourselves.”
The Kremlin is believed to have wanted to hold the referendum as soon as possible, before the full consequences of the economic shutdown caused by the pandemic take hold.
Why wouldn’t they fix their own election?
THE KING 👑 OF NORTH ‼️
Putin will rule Russia until his death
Wow, are you serious? Communist is back in Russia, although did it really leave in the first place?
I don't believe this for a second.
Awful headline. No chance this was actually a fair and open election.
They also voted to ban gay marriage. Crushing! Russians are great.
Of course they did!
Way better than blackbody Justin, look at justins personal video
He has not only saved Russia from western (US as leading one) terror but he also saved numerous small, independent countries from certain destruction by Usual Suspect (US fort short). You see, when Russian Military, under his orders saved Syria, that put US on notice; ENOUGH.
Hopefully Trump stays till 2036
Ditto Xi in China ..without the votes.
So she has the gloves on so he cant pull her fingernails out?
Democracy is not in asian genes
Now, we have two emperors in Asia.
“Russian voters”
do they though do they really?
As the chair comes out
'I stand with Russia against those who wish Russia to be a broken backed basket case like it was when President Boris Yeltsin was lying flat out on the floor drunk and the West was picking its pockets'
Putin gets to run Russia for the next 16 years and USA for the next 4 months.
..sure they did
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