Russian President Wants More Time

SKY NEWS
Tuesday, November 11, 2008

Russia’s Dmitry Medvedev has sent a draft law to the country’s parliament applying for an extension to the presidential term.

In his state of the nation address last week, the Russian leader said he would seek a constitutional change that would extend the president’s term from four years to six.

He added it was needed to give the head of state more time to push through reforms.

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However, experts say such an alteration would only apply to future presidents.

The change raises the possibility of Mr Medvedev’s predecessor returning to power for another 12 years.

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Vladimir Putin – the country’s current Prime Minister – has not ruled out running for president again.

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