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| Putin promises not to stand again for reelection |
| 2004-11-02 |
| As part of his state visit to Ukraine, Russian president Vladimir Putin gave interviews to several TV channels and answered questions from viewers. His answer to one question concerning reelection was that he would not seek reelection for a third term in office. The Russian president said he felt that "in many of our countries, in any case in Russia, the most important thing is stability. And this stability can only be provided by observing the law. And amongst (those laws) there is one which lies above all others: the constitution. This provides for two periods of office, and I these I will perform." During the interview, no questions were raised about altering the constitution. |
| Posted by:Anonymoose |
| #5 Alaska Paul> "What's happening about Beslan, Vlad?" This been happening. |
| Posted by: Aris Katsaris 2004-11-02 11:51:24 AM |
| #4 I worry that Russia doesn't have the means for a decent response. |
| Posted by: Shipman 2004-11-02 9:48:23 AM |
| #3 What's happening about Beslan, Vlad? |
| Posted by: Alaska Paul 2004-11-02 9:40:46 AM |
| #2 Impressive if true. But, uh, I wouldn't believe any cherry tree stories about ol' Vlad... |
| Posted by: someone 2004-11-02 12:30:04 AM |
| #1 But of course he will accept re-election sitting down for many more terms... |
| Posted by: OldSpook 2004-11-02 12:12:28 AM |