Vladimir Putin ‘open to changing constitution’

Russian president mulling proposals to increase parliament’s power and limit the number of presidential terms

Vladimir Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin 

Vladimir Putin has sparked concern and confusion after saying he was open to changing Russia’s constitution to increase the power of parliament and limit the number of presidential terms.

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