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Analysis: Proposed changes to Russian constitution promote Putin and his agenda

A referendum on constitutional changes in Russia begins today after being postponed from April due to the coronavirus pandemic. The proposed changes would allow President Vladimir Putin to run for two additional terms, and also enshrine religious belief into law. FRANCE 24’s international affairs commentator Douglas Herbert looks at the reasons behind the changes and the vote.

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