Russian lawmakers endorse amendments to the constitution resetting President Vladimir Putin's term limits, prompting protests.
The Russian parliament approved a sweeping constitutional reform in the third and final reading Wednesday, a move that will allow President Vladimir Putin to stay in power for another 12 years after his current term ends in 2024.
Putin has weathered several international storms during his 20 years in power. The 2014 annexation of the Crimean peninsula, which prompted a drawn-out, years-long conflict with Ukraine, significantly boosted his approval ratings back at home. The proposal to restart the term clock for the current president was put forward by 83-year-old former Soviet cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova, now a Duma deputy, during the second reading of the amendments on Tuesday. Following Tereshkova’s speech, Putin quickly arrived at parliament to address the lawmakers and supported the idea.
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