Russian lawmakers set presidential vote for March 17, 2024, clearing a path for Putin's 5th term

Russia says presidential vote to take place over three days

Russia announces 3-day voting for March pres. election. Kremlin critics say it makes transparency more difficult. Putin expected to run again, decision to be made when "appropriate". Kremlin says "lots of people" urging Putin to run, press conference on Dec 14.

Rușii vor putea vota pentru Vladimir Putin timp de 3 zile la alegerile prezidențiale din primăvară, o premieră pentru Rusia

Comisia Electorală Centrală de la Moscova a adoptat vineri o rezoluție care stipulează că alegerile prezidențiale de anul viitor vor dura 3 zile, o premieră pentru Rusia în contextul în care Kremlinul dorește ca Vladimir Putin să fie reales cu un scor record.

Russia presidential election set for March 17, 2024

MOSCOW — Russia's upper house of parliament on Thursday set March 17, 2024 as the date for the next presidential election, in which longtime President Vladimir Putin is widely expected to run again. In a meeting televised live, the senators unanimously approved the date in a decision that "practically kicks off the presidential campaign", according to the head of the chamber, Valentina Matvienko. Putin, who has been in power in Russia either as …

Russia's Putin moves closer to fifth term as president after country sets 2024 election date

Putin hasn't yet announced his intention to run again but is widely expected to do so in the coming days now that the date has been set.

Russian lawmakers set presidential vote for March 17, clearing path for Putin's 5th term

Russian lawmakers on Thursday set the date of the country’s 2024 presidential election for March 17, moving Vladimir Putin a step closer to a fifth term in office. Members of the Federation Council, Russia’s upper house of parliament, voted unanimously to approve a decree setting the dat...

Putin closes in on fifth term as Russian lawmakers set date for 2024 presidential election

Russian lawmakers on Thursday (Dec 7) moved Vladimir Putin a step closer to a fifth term in office as they set the date of the country's 2024 presidential election for March 17. A decree to approve the date was voted unanimously by the members of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly.  Valentina Matviyenko, who is the head of the chamber, said "With this decision, we are effectively launching the start of the election campaign."