President says he will step down by 2024, and accuses the west of trying to punish Russia for being strong and assertiveVladimir Putin does not want to rule Russia for life, but may well run for another six-year term in 2018, he has said.In an interview with a Russian state news agency, Putin, who has ruled as either president or prime minister since 2000, said he would base any decision to run again on the mood in the country and his personal feelings. … …read more
Source: The Guardian