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Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:25am on 09 Dec 2023,Saturday International
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced his intention to stay in power for at least six more years. He made the declaration at a Kremlin ceremony honoring soldiers fighting in Ukraine. Putin awarded the 'Hero of Russia' medal to troops and families of fallen soldiers. A lieutenant colonel born in Ukraine pledged allegiance, saying "Russia needs you." In response, Putin confirmed "I will run for the post of president" in the next election. He expressed conviction that together they will achieve their goals, signaling lengthy continuation of his leadership amid the ongoing conflict with Ukraine.
