Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin (born 7 October 1952) is a Russian politician and former intelligence officer who has served as President of Russia since 2012, previously holding the position from 1999 until 2008. He was also the Prime Minister of Russia from 1999 to 2000 and again from 2008 to 2012.
Russia rejects European Court of Human Rights order to recognise same-sex unions
euronews.comRussian authorities have rejected a European Court of Human Rights order to recognise same-sex unions.Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has reaffirmed that same-sex marriages are "not allowed" under Russia's constitution.The Strasbourg court had issued a ruling on Tuesday urging Moscow to formally acknowledge homosexual couples.But senior Russian lawmakers have accused the court of "meddling" in the country's internal affairs.Under constitutional amendments adopted last year, Russia outlawed same-sex unions by stipulating that the "institution of marriage is a union between a man and a woman".The amendments will also allow President Vladimir Putin to stay in power for two more six-year terms after 2024.But the European Court of Human Rights.
