Russia Prime Minister

• Putin submits constitutional proposals to parliament that would allow him to retain power

  Putin first presented the proposed changes in his state-of-the-nation address Wednesday, arguing they are intended to bolster the role of Parliament and strengthen democracy.

  Politics

  Jan 20, 2020
  
• Here’s how Vladimir Putin’s political shake-up could pan out

  The changes are widely seen as giving Putin, 67, scope to extend his grip on power once he leaves the presidency in 2024.

  World

  Jan 16, 2020
  
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• Russian PM and government resign after Putin calls for constitution changes

  The resignation follows the Russian leader's proposal to amend the constitution to increase the powers of prime ministers and Cabinet members.

  World

  Jan 15, 2020
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• Russian PM threatens to answer U.S. sanctions with ‘other’ means

  Russia’s prime minister sternly warned the United States on Friday against ramping up sanctions, saying that Moscow will retaliate with economic, political and unspecified “other” means.

  Politics

  Aug 10, 2018