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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsPutin to get protection from prosecution for life
Link to tweet
It's weird how Trump's exit and Putin freaking out are being timed down to, like, the minute.
Huh.
https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/vladimir-putin-to-get-protection-from-prosecution-for-life-pkb09rsgq
Vladimir Putin to get protection from prosecution for life
President Putin is expected to gain lifelong immunity from prosecution for any alleged crimes committed before, during and after his time in office under a proposed law to be discussed by Russias rubber-stamp parliament.
The move is being seen as a Kremlin plan to ensure his personal safety in the event that he eventually relinquishes power. This week Mr Putin, 68, began steps to push through legislation that would allow him to become a senator for life when or if he steps down as president. Recent amendments to the constitution mean that Mr Putin, who will celebrate 21 years in power on New Years Eve, can remain in the Kremlin as the Russian leader until 2036, when he will be 83.
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Putin to get protection from prosecution for life (Original Post)
Qutzupalotl
Nov 2020
OP
Meanwhile they're floating fake news that he'll step down next year for health reasons
soothsayer
Nov 2020
#1
"Immunity from prosecution for any crimes committed before, during and AFTER his time in office"
dalton99a
Nov 2020
#4
soothsayer
(38,601 posts)1. Meanwhile they're floating fake news that he'll step down next year for health reasons
Qutzupalotl
(14,302 posts)9. Yep, the New York Post is happy to float the propaganda.
Just like Hunter Bidens laptop BS.
exboyfil
(17,862 posts)2. In Russia they usually have a little more direct method
to take care of those who fall out of power/favor.
I am not sure that piece of paper does quite what Putin thinks it does.
For as long as he lives, he won't be subject to the punishments of law.
Qutzupalotl
(14,302 posts)7. I see what you did there!
catbyte
(34,374 posts)3. I'll bet Mango Mussolini is mighty jealous.
dalton99a
(81,455 posts)4. "Immunity from prosecution for any crimes committed before, during and AFTER his time in office"
How nice
burrowowl
(17,639 posts)6. Interesting!
No immunity for cheeto!
relayerbob
(6,544 posts)8. They expect that Trump's loss will uncover their bullshit
once and for all. Trump is a major loose end. This is why he's freaking out.
Ilsa
(61,694 posts)11. I really hope so.
I'd like for him to be scared enough, every minute of every day, that he's constantly crapping his pants.
UTUSN
(70,683 posts)10. Note to Puteen & SHITLER: Same how you throw out laws, YOURS can be thrown out, too!1
Generic Brad
(14,274 posts)12. Plus he wants a Survivor immunity necklace
And he wants the permanent right to call Olly Olly Oxen Free in any future games of Hide and Seek.