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A woman, wearing a face mask and gloves to protect against coronavirus casts her ballot, observes social distancing guidelines, makes a selfie prior to cast her ballot at a polling station with portraits of Russian President Vladimir Putin, left, and Chechen regional leader Ramzan Kadyrov, right, on the wall in Grozny, Russia, Wednesday, July 1, 2020. Russia's vote on constitutional amendments that could allow President Vladimir Putin to extend his rule until 2036 entered its final day Wednesday amid widespread reports of pressure on voters and other irregularities. (AP Photo/Musa Sadulayev)

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Russian voters agree to extend Putin's rule to 2036
July 1, 2020 3:33 p.m.

Russian voters agree to extend Putin's rule to 2036

Russian election officials say a majority of voters have approved amendments to constitution that would allow President Vladimir Putin to stay in power until 2036