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Source: AP
VALDAI, Russia (AP) President Vladimir Putin said Thursday he may run for a fourth presidential term in 2018, confirming the expectations of most Russians and frustrating those now working to restore free elections in Russia.
If Putin runs and wins, it would keep him in power for about a quarter century and make him the nation's longest-serving leader since Soviet dictator Josef Stalin.
Read more: http://bigstory.ap.org/article/putin-says-he-may-seek-4th-presidential-term
At least he'll be in good company. Although some here on DU may think this is a GOOD thing......
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My point is, should the editorial policy be to state that in the implicit way it was done?
David__77
Sep 2013
#15
He'll have Putin run on the Airport platform. (Mac, wireless, you know. Wouldn't mention the other)
freshwest
Sep 2013
#23
And after his 4th term, he will serve as prime minister for 4 years, then run for terms 5 and 6
pampango
Sep 2013
#20
No, he should be the new Czar of the Holy Russian Empire. Everyone loves Putin!
freshwest
Sep 2013
#21
The only significant part of what you quoted is the software exports.
Benton D Struckcheon
Sep 2013
#39