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Russian lawmakers vote on a third reading of constitutional amendments at the State Duma, the Lower House of the Russian Parliament in Moscow, Russia, Wednesday, March 11, 2020. A vote on a third reading was a quick formality. A nationwide vote on the proposed amendments is set for April 22. (AP Photo/Pavel Golovkin)

Russian lawmakers vote on a third reading of constitutional amendments at the State Duma, the Lower House of the Russian Parliament in Moscow, Russia, Wednesday, March 11, 2020. A vote on a third reading was a quick formality. A nationwide vote on the proposed amendments is set for April 22. (AP Photo/Pavel Golovkin)

March 11, 2020

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Russian lawmakers move to keep Putin in power past 2024
March 11, 2020 10:32 a.m.

Russian lawmakers move to keep Putin in power past 2024

MOSCOW (AP) — Russian lawmakers on Wednesday rapidly rubber-stamped sweeping constitutional changes that could keep President Vladimir Putin in power until 2036.