Health questions, not politicians: Russians prepare for Putin's lifelong reign - Reuters

According to journalists, by the end of the fifth term Putin will be 78 years old, that is, he will be the oldest leader of the Kremlin for the millennial history of the state. In the presidential elections in the Russian Federation, which began on Friday, March 15, Russian President Vladimir Putin, according to an order for the regions, should gain about 80% of the vote, which will allow to surpass their own record of 2018 and stay in power until 2030. About it reports Reuters.

Moreover, like many Soviet gend generals, Putin plans to remain in power for life. "Do not doubt, it's working for life," one of the sources of journalists explained. Another high -ranking source explained that Putin's stay in power is not a question of politics, but only his health, which, despite rumors, is strong.

Even independent sociologists point out that about 70% of Russian citizens are ready to cast their votes for Putin, despite a considerable number of dead and a record number of persons with disabilities since the wars in Chechnya. The Chairman of the European Council Charles Michel has already congratulated Putin on early victory, because the Russian Federation has neither opposition, no freedom, no choice. Putin can formally remain president until 2036.

However, on March 12, the director of the Foreign Intelligence Service Sergey Narishkin said that the Constitution could be changed again. "It can and should change in accordance with the current needs of Russian society," he said. By the end of the fifth term Putin will be 78 years old, that is, it will be the oldest ruler in the Kremlin for the millennial history of Russia, which may bring a new wave of censorship, including digital. "The Soviet Union is returning.