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Russian voters appear to approve constitutional changes that could extend Putin's reign
PBS News Hour - World
English - July 01, 2020 22:45 - ★★★★ - 79 ratingsNews world news current events newshour television radio media Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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Initial results from Russia's election indicate it will pave the way for President Vladimir Putin to retain power until 2036. Polls closed Wednesday after seven days of voting on a package of constitutional changes, including those that could allow Putin two more terms in office. But election monitors say the contest has been neither free nor fair. Special correspondent Lucy Taylor reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders