Putin's third term a feature in Duma campaign

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"For many months, Russia's domestic politics have revolved around one basic but tantalizing question: Will Vladimir Putin leave office after presidential elections in March 2008?

Now, Putin's rumored third term looks set to become the central issue of another key vote - the ballot for the State Duma in December 2007.

Sergei Mironov - the freshly re-elected speaker of the Federation Council and the leader of the young pro-Kremlin party A Just Russia - suggested in late March that the Russian Constitution be amended to extend the president's time in office from two to three consecutive terms."

By Victor Yasmann for RFE/RL (12/04/07)


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