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Russia votes to update its constitution, allowing Putin to remain in office until 2036
Wednesday, July 1, was the last day of a week-long voting period in which Russians reportedly approved multiple amendments to their constitution. Among the controversial changes proposed by President Vladimir Putin was a ban on gay marriage and a resetting of his own term limits so that Putin will be