Putin signs the law allowing him to commit to two more terms in the Kremlin

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FILE PHOTO: Russian President Vladimir Putin attends the signing ceremony of the global agreement between the All-Russian unions, employers and the government of the Russian Federation, via video conference call, in Novo-Ogaryovo state residence outside Moscow, Russia, March 31 2021. Sputnik / Alexei Druzhinin / Kremlin via REUTERS

MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law allowing him to run for two more terms in the Kremlin once his current term ends in 2024, a government website revealed Monday.

The legislation, which could pave the way for Putin to remain in power until 2036 should he choose to do so and win reelection, reflects sweeping constitutional changes introduced last year.

Reporting by Vladimir Soldatkin; Written by Alexander Marrow; Editing by Alison Williams

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