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Russian President Vladimir Putin listens for a question as he visits the &quot;Sirius&quot; Educational Centre in the Black Sea resort of Sochi, Russia, Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020.Putin commented on his proposals to increase state support for families with children made in a state of the nation address last week. (Mikhail Klimentyev, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Russia’s Putin remains secretive about his future role

People are silhouetted as they walk along an avenue past an old Orthodox church in the background in Moscow, Russia, Tuesday, April 2, 2019. (AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko)

Jehovah’s Witnesses blast church member’s sentence by Russian court

Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, and New Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin attend a Security Council meeting at the Novo-Ogaryovo residence outside Moscow in Moscow, Russia, Monday, Jan. 20, 2020. (Mikhail Klimentyev, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Putin names new Cabinet as key members of Russian govt stay

Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, and New Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin attend a Security Council meeting at the Novo-Ogaryovo residence outside Moscow in Moscow, Russia, Monday, Jan. 20, 2020. (Mikhail Klimentyev, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Putin sends his constitutional proposals to Parliament

FILE - In this file photo taken on Jan. 16, 2020, Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting on drafting constitutional changes at the Novo-Ogaryovo residence outside Moscow, Russia. Instead of openly declaring plans to extend his rule, like he did in 2011, he proposed constitutional amendments to appear to give more power to Russia's parliament. (Mikhail Klimentyev, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP, File)

Putin’s moves leave Russian opposition with few options

President Vladimir Putin attends a wreath laying commemoration ceremony for the 77th anniversary since the Leningrad siege was lifted during the World War Two at the Boundary Stone monument, around 50 kilometers east of St.Petersburg, Russia, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020. (Alexei Danichev, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Russia’s Putin says he opposes unlimited presidential term

Putin’s, Xi’s ruler-for-life moves pose challenges to West

Forestry researcher Jhon Farfan carries saplings to replant a field damaged by illegal gold miners in Madre de Dios, Peru, on March 29, 2019. The rainforest is under increasing threat from illicit logging, mining and ranching. Farfan's job involves inspecting lands where the forest has already been lost to illegal mining spurred by the spike in gold prices following the 2008 global financial crash. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)

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Putin fast-tracks effort to extend his rule in Russia

FILE - In this Nov. 12, 2019, file photo, Russian President Vladimir Putin, left, and China's President Xi Jinping shake hands prior to their talks on the sideline of the 11th edition of the BRICS Summit, in Brasilia, Brazil. China says Russian President Vladimir Putin's sudden announcement of constitutional changes that prompted the prime minister's departure won't affect increasingly close ties between Beijing and Moscow. (Ramil Sitdikov, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

China says Russia ties not affected by Putin cabinet change

Russian President Vladimir Putin, left, listens to Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev during their meeting in the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020. (Alexei Nikolsky, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Russian prime minister submits resignation to Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, and Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev attend a cabinet meeting in Moscow, Russia, Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020. The Tass news agency reports Wednesday that Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev submitted his resignation to President Vladimir Putin. Russian news agencies said Putin thanked Medvedev for his service but noted that the prime minister's Cabinet failed to fulfil all the objectives set for it. (Alexei Nikolsky, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Putin sets stage to stay in power in Russia long after his presidency ends

Russian President Vladimir Putin listens to a journalist's question during his and German Chancellor Angela Merkel joint news conference following their talks in the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020. Merkel visits Moscow to discuss current international issues such as the situation in Syria, Libya, Ukraine, US-Iran tensions, as well as bilateral relations. (Mikhail Klimentyev, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Putin announces constitutional reform, his PM steps down

Russian President Vladimir Putin addresses the State Council in Moscow, Russia, Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020.Putin proposed changing the Russian Constitution to increase the powers of parliament and the Cabinet. (AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko)

‘Lifetime rule’: Putin’s surprise Russia shakeup seen cementing power

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President Vladimir Putin previously has said Russia would be justified in protecting ethnic Russians in Ukraine.

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