RUSSIA

Putin signs law allowing him to run for two more terms in Kremlin

The legislation could pave the way for him to stay in power until 2036

Vladimir Putin. Archive

H. J. I. / Reuters

Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a law allowing him to run for two more terms in the Kremlin once his current term ends in 2024, a document posted on a government website showed on Monday.

The legislation, which could pave the way for Putin to stay in power until 2036 should he choose to do so and win re-election, reflects sweeping changes to the constitution that were brought in last year.