Putin says he's not President for life; he'll step down no later than.... 2024

[cali]

- Vladimir Putin has said he won't remain Russia's president for life and will step down in line with the constitution no later than 2024, according to an interview with a Russian news agency released Sunday.

Staying beyond that would be "detrimental for the country and I don't need this," he told the Tass news agency.

Putin, 62, has effectively led Russia since he was first elected in 2000. He stepped aside after two four-year terms to abide with constitutional term limits, but retained power as prime minister and was elected in 2012 to a six-year term.

Putin said his decision on whether to run for a fourth term in 2018 will depend on the situation in the country and his "own mood."

Throughout the interview, Putin described efforts at home and abroad they he said were trying to undermine his rule.

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[ladjf]

1. That is unless he changes his mind in 2023 and decides to extend

his reign until 2034. nt

[mylye2222]

2. So no matters what he says. .

Another decade of living hell for Russian people.

[puzzledeagle]

3. The problem isn't Putin running over and over

The real problem in Russia is the complete lack of any real political opposition against Putin.