Lawmakers Propose To Extend Putin's Term Limits As President
Parliament in Chechnya submitted the legislation on Friday. It would enable the Russian leader to have a third consecutive term.
by Sasha Ingber
May 18, 2018
1 minute
Updated at 8:35 p.m. ET
Lawmakers in Chechnya submitted a proposal on Friday that would allow Russian President Vladimir Putin to run for office in 2024, giving him another six years at Russia's helm.
A president cannot be elected to more. The proposed would allow for a third consecutive term.
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