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Russian PM and government quit as Putin proposes constitutional changes

Russian PM and government quit as Putin proposes constitutional changes

President, due to step down in 2024, suggests two-term limit for successors

Vladimir Putin has embarked on a sweeping reshuffle of Russia’s leadership, accepting the resignation of Prime Minister Dmitri Medvedev and proposing constitutional amendments that would limit the power of a potential successor as president if he steps down in 2024.

In a surprise move, Russia’s government said it would resign in full just hours after Putin announced plans for a national referendum that would shift power away from the presidency.

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