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Will Vladimir Putin go for a fourth term in 2018?

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Will Vladimir Putin go for a fourth term in 2018?

Asked by: Super Userkruijs in Politics » Eastern Europe
Settled on 03/20/2018 17:14 Settled by Super UserStephen Tilley
Winning option:Yes He's just won his fourth term

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Russian President Vladimir Putin said he didn't exclude running for a fourth term, in a move that would pave the way for him to remain in power until 2024.

Mr. Putin, who turns 61 next month, made the comment in a back-and-forth with former French Prime Minister François Fillon at a conference of international policymakers and journalists Thursday in Valdai, Russia.

Mr. Putin asked Mr. Fillon if he planned to run for president in France. "I would not answer that question, because you did not answer it," the former French prime minister replied, pointing out that the Russian president had evaded a similar question earlier in the day.

"It was asked? I didn't hear it," Mr. Putin said. "If I answer, will you answer?"

"We'll see," Mr. Fillon said.

"I wouldn't exclude it," Mr. Putin said.

"Me neither," Mr. Fillon replied.

This isn't the first time that Mr. Putin has suggested he will run in Russia's next presidential election, which takes place in 2018. Asked the same question by foreign newspaper editors in March 2012, Mr. Putin said: "It would be normal, if things are going well, and people want it."

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324807704579085333457665674.html

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   Super UserStephen Tilley predicted Yes

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   Super UserStephen Tilley predicted Yes

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