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Russia referendum: Putin until 2036 and constitutional ban on same-sex marriage

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Russian voters have approved a new constitution that offers President Vladimir Putin the chance to stay in power until at least 2036 and bans same-sex marriage.

Russia didn’t previously offer same-sex couples access to marriage. But the vote now defines marriage as ‘the union of a man and a woman’ making marriage equality an even more distant prospect.

Moreover, it confirms that Putin can run for two more terms as president. He has already been in power since 1999. Under the new constitution, he can run again when his current term is up in 2024.

Indeed, he is entitled to two new terms, taking his presidency up to 2036. Russia kept polls open for a week to increase turnout.

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