Putin Seizes Moment to Rule Until He's 83 Amid Fading Popularity

06-30-2020 • bloombergquint.com, Henry Meyer Ilya Arkhipov

After two decades in power, Vladimir Putin's approval ratings are at an all-time low as Russia's economy reels under the impact of the coronavirus epidemic and the slump in oil prices. What better time for him to seek to extend his presidency for