Putin announces bid for 2018 Russian presidential race
Baku, December 6, AZERTAC
Russian President Vladimir Putin will contest another presidential term in 2018. He declared his election plans at a meeting with veterans and workers of the automobile plant GAZ, according to TASS.
"Yes, I will run for the president of the Russian Federation," Putin said.
His current term expires on May 7, 2018.
Russia to kick off presidential campaign trail
In 2018, Putin will participate in a presidential election campaign for the fourth time. In case of victory he will stay in office as the head of state for six years, from 2018 to 2024.
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