'Only God Knows Whether I'll Have Health': Putin Dismisses Talk Of 2030 Election Bid

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• 'Only God Knows Whether I'll Have Health': Putin Dismisses Talk Of 2030 Election Bid Published By, Last Updated: June 05, 2026, 00:52 IST Putin, in ⁠power as either president or prime minister since 1999, said that the constitution allowed him to run again in 2030 and serve another term until 2036 if he won.
• a recent report by The Wall Street Journal claimed that Putin is backing a state-supported programme worth approximately $26 billion aimed at extending human lifespan through advanced biomedical research.
• (Reuters file) Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday said it is far too early to discuss the 2030 presidential election, arguing that Russia faces many urgent challenges that require attention now rather than speculation about future re-election campaigns.
• When asked if he would ⁠serve until 2036 and whether or not he felt he ​had the stamina and health to serve that long, Putin said: “Only ​God knows...