Russia's Constitutional Court on 10^th March 2020 approved amendments proposed by President Vladimir Putin to the country's basic law, giving him the option of serving two further terms in office. Putin added an amendment to the reform package allowing him his possible return to the Kremlin after 2024. If that happens, Putin who is 67 years old might stay in the office until 2036 when he would be 83 years old. President Putin rules Russia since 2000 and if he succeeds staying in power until 2036, it would make 36 years of service. It is more than most of the Tzar or (Царь in Russian) had served in Russian history.

Vladimir Putin had denied, several times, that he wanted to stay on in power. So he did his best to appear reluctant to accept this proposal, framing it as a demand "from below". Russia will hold a "public vote" on 22 April to decide if constitutional changes will go ahead. They could significantly alter the balance of power between the presidency and parliament. Authorities in Moscow have imposed a temporary ban on public gatherings of more than 5,000 people, citing the coronavirus outbreak. However, opposition figures argue the ban is merely an attempt to stifle dissent against the changes that allow President Putin to stay in power.

The proposed changes will limit future Russian presidents to a total of two terms throughout their entire lifetime. The current constitution, by contrast, only limits presidents to two consecutive (and not total) terms.

These changes would also impact his successors in future by limiting them to single-handedly derail Russia’s future. Moreover, it would help to stabilize the Russian economy and military reforms.

However, Russian long term prospect would hardly be changed since economic development as well as insufficient military development due to insufficient economic resources would hardly to be remedied.