Putin says he will run for president again in 2024 Russia election

Vladimir Putin on Friday moved to prolong his unyielding grip on Russia for at least another six years, announcing his candidacy in the presidential election next March.

After a Kremlin award ceremony, Putin announced his decision to run in the 2024 presidential election, when war veterans and others pleaded with him to seek re-election.

"“I won’t hide it from you – I had various thoughts about it over time, but now, you’re right, it’s necessary to make a decision," he told them.

Putin still commands wide support after nearly a quarter-century in power, despite starting an immensely costly war in Ukraine that has taken thousands of his soldiers' lives, provoked repeated attacks inside Russia – including one on the Kremlin itself – and corroded its aura of invincibility.

"Hopefully he has got enough health for this," said Moscow resident, Mikhail Achkasov, reacting to the news. " I believe that Russia needs him," he added.

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