15 Jan 2020
Putin proposes referendum on boosting parliament’s powers
Author: admintech | Filed under: WorldPresident Vladimir Putin on Wednesday proposed a referendum on a package of reforms to Russia’s constitution that would strengthen the role of parliament. The move is likely to fuel speculation about Putin’s political future after more than 20 years in power, but the Russian leader gave no hints about his plans for when his fourth Kremlin term expires in 2024. It also comes ahead of parliamentary elections due in 2021, with the ruling United Russia party suffering from dismal approval ratings.