Putin To Run For Russian Presidency In 2012

By JIM HEINTZ, Associated Press
Sat, 09/24/2011 - 8:55am

MOSCOW (AP) -- Vladimir Putin said Saturday he'll run for Russia's presidency next year, almost certainly ensuring he'll retake the office and foreshadowing years more of a strongman rule that many in the West have criticized as a retreat from democracy. The announcement sets up the possibility that Putin could reign over Russia until 2024....

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