Kremlin hails landslide vote that gave Putin right to extend his rule as a triumph
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Kremlin hails landslide vote that gave Putin right to extend his rule as a triumph
- Title: Kremlin hails landslide vote that gave Putin right to extend his rule as a triumph
- Date: 2nd July 2020
- Summary: MOSCOW, RUSSIA (JULY 2, 2020) (REUTERS) KREMLIN
- Embargoed: 16th July 2020 12:04
- Keywords: Putin Russia constitution poll reactions vote
- Location: MOSCOW AND UNKNOWN LOCATION, RUSSIA
- City: MOSCOW AND UNKNOWN LOCATION, RUSSIA
- Country: Russia
- Topics: Government/Politics,Elections/Voting
- Reuters ID: LVA007CL4A6O7
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9
- Story Text:The Kremlin on Thursday (July 2) hailed as a triumph the result of a nationwide vote that handed President Vladimir Putin the right to stay in power until 2036, saying it was a testament to public trust in him.
Official results published on Thursday, after 100% of ballots had been counted, showed that nearly 78% of voters had approved constitutional changes allowing Putin to run for two more six-year terms after his current one ends in 2024.
Critics have said the vote was flawed by serious irregularities, something the authorities deny.
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