Putin says he will run for re-election in March; U
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Posted On: 12/10/2023 5:53:22 AM
Putin says he will run for re-election in March; U.S. aid hangs in balance after failed vote.
Jenni Reid
This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. See below for the latest updates.
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday gave his first public confirmation that he plans to run for re-election in March 2024, according to state media.
Putin made the comment during a medal-giving ceremony, Tass reported.
His participation in the vote scheduled for March 17 — which was widely expected — is all-but guaranteed to deliver him a fifth term in power amid widespread repression of political opposition.
Jenni Reid
This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. See below for the latest updates.
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday gave his first public confirmation that he plans to run for re-election in March 2024, according to state media.
Putin made the comment during a medal-giving ceremony, Tass reported.
His participation in the vote scheduled for March 17 — which was widely expected — is all-but guaranteed to deliver him a fifth term in power amid widespread repression of political opposition.
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