Vladimir is Seen by Some as Acting Quite Sneakily...

Lexi Chase

It is expected that the Russian bill, which will extend the presidential reign from four to six years, will be easily passed. According to the New York Times article entitled "Russian Presidential Term Approved," the lower house in Russia approved this proposal by 392 to 57 on its third and final examination round. Given the overwhelming popularity of this bill-- and not to mention the suspected returning president's-- it seems that the upper house will pass this bill with great ease. While seemingly uncontrovercial, given his likability among the Russian civilians, there are some growing suspicians that Vladimir Putin may be the beneficiary of this six-year-presidency. The current Russian president, Dmitry Medvedev, proposed this bill, and many believe it is because he is planning to step down early in order to allow Putin to be re-appointed as president. However, Putin still insists that this change was not tailored with him in mind ;)