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Putin proposes referendum on constitutional changes
MOSCOW, Jan 15, 2020 (BSS/AFP) – President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday
proposed a referendum on amending Russia’s constitution to increase the
powers of parliament while maintaining a strong presidential system.
“I consider it necessary to conduct a vote by the country’s citizens on an
entire package of proposed amendments to the country’s constitution,” Putin
said in his annual address to lawmakers, without specifying any date for a
vote.
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