Putin signs law allowing him to remain president through 2036

BY JOSEPH CHOI – 04/05/21 12:26 PM EDT

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Russian PresidentVladimir Putinon Mondaysigned a law that will allow him to run for two more terms once his currentone ends in 2024.

As reportedby The Guardian, thelaw could potentially allow Putin, 68, to remain in office until 2036.He has been the de facto political leader of Russia since 2000.

The Guardian notesthat should Putin stay in power until 2036, he would be the longest running leader of Russia since the Russian Empire, surpassing the tenure of dictator Joseph Stalin, who remained in power over the Soviet Union for 29 years.

Putin would be 84 years old when he left office should he decide to run for the two additional terms he is now allowed.

Putin is currently on his fourth term as president of Russia, being…