On December 8, 2023, Russian Prez Vladimir Putin confirmed that he will be running for the presidential polls for a fifth term. Vladimir Putin`s current presidential term expires on May 7 of next year and the next presidential election is slated for March 17, 2024. Putin served as the Russian President from 2000 to 2008 and has been holding the post since 2012 in two successive terms. Putin also served as the Russian Prime Minister from 2008 to 2012. A constitutional amendment in 2021 allows Putin to run for two more six-year terms and possibly stay in power till 2036, which will make him the longest-serving Russian leader surpassing Joseph Stalin. Watch the full video for more information.