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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
World
Tom Davidson

Vladimir Putin confirms he will seek 2024 re-election to prolong grip on power in Russia

Vladimir Putin has moved to prolong his repressive and unyielding grip on Russia for another six years, state media said, announcing his candidacy in the 2024 presidential election.

Mr Putin still commands wide support after nearly a quarter-century in power, despite starting an immensely costly war in Ukraine.

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