Medvedev rushes through 'Putin's presidency' law

Russia’s President Dmitry Medvedev today signed a law extending presidential terms from four years to six, a move seen as paving the way for Vladimir Putin’s return to the office.

Mr Medvedev’s final endorsement of the legislation follows its quick approval by the Kremlin-controlled parliament and all of Russia’s 83 provincial legislatures. If enacted, the change would not apply to Mr Medvedev’s current term, due to end in 2012.