Russia makes History

Russia has just passed a historical presidential term extension today. Now the president will be able to serve two six-year terms instead of four. According to AP news report the current President of Russia will now have "more power than the general secretary (of the Soviet Union), the czar and pharaoh altogether. And there is not a single element of control over his authority" see full article at Russian Duma backs presidential changes .

Some additional articles revealing the great possibility that Putin will be back in power sooner rather than later and Russia taking advantage of the change in leadership in the U.S.

Russian vote paves way for early Putin comeback

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