Presidential-term bill passes hurdle
Times Wire Reports
Parliament’s upper house unanimously approved extending Russian presidential terms, a constitutional amendment that has fueled speculation Prime Minister Vladimir Putin will return as head of state.
The Federation Council endorsed a six-year term for future presidents, up from four. President Dmitry Medvedev, who proposed the changes, will sign the bill into law.
Putin, president for eight years until May, has said he favors the change.
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