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Russian government resigns as Putin plans future
Russia’s leader outlines changes to the constitution which could allow him stay in power beyond the end of his presidency.
Russia's government has resigned, hours after President Vladimir Putin proposed sweeping constitutional changes that could prolong his stay in power.
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(Photo: The Russian President as he gives his address to the Federal Assembly on January 15. Credit: Mikhail Svetlov/Getty Images)
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