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Presidential term extension one step closer

Published: 20 November, 2008, 00:40


AFP Photo / Alexey Sazonov

The Russian parliament has agreed to amend the constitution and extend the terms of office for both the Russian presidency and parliament. It was the second reading of the proposal presented by President Medvedev earlier this month.

 
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