Russia's Putin to stay in power past 2024, sources say

[Collection]Russian President Vladimir Putin has decided to run in the March presidential election, according to anonymous sources. This move would keep him in power until at least 2030. Putin, who has already served longer than any other Russian ruler since Josef Stalin, is expected to win the election easily due to his high approval ratings and lack of mainstream public dissent. The decision comes as Putin faces significant challenges, including the war in Ukraine and Western sanctions.