Russian parliament on Wednesday approved a bill which would allow the country to trespass international rulings. In essence, country’s laws would take precedence over international treaties, and would protect the country from international bodies, especially if those come in conflict with the country’s constitution.

Russia's approves new bill allowing the country to trump international treaties, angering rights groups

President Vladimir Putin constitutional reform plan is set to extend his rule till 2036 as Russians have already given him 77.92 per cent of their votes The reform plan allows the Russian president to run twice again for office after his current six-year term ends in 2024.

Putin's reform plan highlights: Ban same-sex marriages, primacy of Russian law

Russia has begun voting on constitutional reforms that could allow President Vladimir Putin to serve another two terms in office. The official vote is scheduled for 1 July, but authorities said they were opening polling stations a week early to stop overcrowding amid the pandemic.

Russians cast early votes in ballot on President Putin's reforms to constitution

Russia's Constitutional Court on Monday approved amendments proposed by President Vladimir Putin to the country's basic law, giving him the option of serving two further terms in office.

Russian Constitutional Court approves Putin reform plan

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday signed the package of constitutional reforms he had proposed, including a clause giving him an option to run for two more terms.

Vladimir Putin signs Russia's constitutional reform law

In a speech in Parliament, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that proposed amendment allowing him to run for president after 2024 would be possible if the country's Constitutional Court allows it.

Putin pitches for constitutional amendment, MPs back package of changes

The entire Russian government has resigned. Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev, along with his cabinet has called it quits. The comes after Russian President Vladimir Putin's proposal to make major changes to the Russian constitution. WION's Palki Sharma explains.

Gravitas: Russian government resigns as Putin proposes constitutional rejig

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