Under Russia's current law, Putin would be required to step down as President in 2024, when his term in office comes to an end. The amendments would pave the way for him to remain in power after his term ends, potentially until 2036. Statue removalThe latest problematic monument to come down is a statue of Theodore Roosevelt in front of New York's Museum of Natural History. The statue features the nation's 26th President on a horse with a Native American man standing on one side and an African man standing on the other. The announcement comes as several states grapple with how to handle removals of confederate monuments and other controversial statues.

Source: Daily Sun June 22, 2020 12:45 UTC