Russian President Vladimir Putin has postponed a constitutional referendum that could allow him to stay in power until 2036. He cited the coronavirus pandemic as the reason for the delay.
The Russian leader said authorities will set a new day for the vote in consultation with doctors and other specialists.
Putin's current term is due to expire in 2024, but the constitutional amendment would allow him to seek two more terms in power by resetting his term count. It was proposed earlier this month by Russian lawmaker and former cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova. Putin told the state Duma at the time that he endorsed the idea, saying it could provide stability to the country,Russia hasof the coronavirus – a relatively small number, given its large size and population. Putin noted in his speech that countries nearby"have already been seriously affected by the epidemic, which means that in all objectivity it is impossible to stop it from spilling over into Russia.
He announced a range of economic support measures and said he's declaring next week a paid"non-work period," aside from public infrastructure such as medical facilities and pharmacies."Trust me: the best thing to do now is stay home," he added.
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