What was the outcome of the 2020 Russian constitutional referendum?
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2020 Russian constitutional referendum
| Location | Russia |
| Results | |
|---|---|
| Response Votes % Yes 57,747,288 78.56% No 15,761,978 21.44% Valid votes 73,509,266 99.18% Invalid or blank votes 604,951 0.82% Total votes 74,114,217 100.00% Registered voters/turnout 109,190,337 67.88% | |
| Results by federal subject |
Why did Russia annexed Crimea?
2014 annexation of Crimea Vladimir Putin said that Russian troops in the Crimean peninsula were aimed “to ensure proper conditions for the people of Crimea to be able to freely express their will,” whilst Ukraine and other nations argue that such intervention is a violation of Ukraine’s sovereignty.
How many times has the Russian constitution been amended?
Constitution of Russia
| Constitution of the Russian Federation | |
|---|---|
| Amendments | 4 (plus 11 alternations on Federal subjects) |
| Last amended | 4 July 2020 |
| Location | Kremlin, Moscow |
| Commissioned by | Constitutional Assembly |
Why was the Russian referendum important?
The referendum’s question was approved by nearly 80% of voters in all nine other republics that took part. It was the only referendum in the history of the Soviet Union, as the August Coup prevented the formation of the renewed federation, causing the Soviet Union to be dissolved on 26 December 1991.
How powerful is Russia’s military?
Russia claims to have the world’s largest tank fleet, and maintains a powerful aerial and naval force. In 2020, Russia had the fourth-highest military expenditure in the world at US$61.7 billion.
What would happen if Russia held a referendum in Ukraine?
Ukraine: Russian referendum in occupied territory would have no legal basis | Reuters Ukraine said on Sunday that Russia holding a referendum in occupied Ukrainian territory would have no legal basis and would face a strong response from the international community, deepening its global isolation.
What is the referendum on amendments to the Russian Constitution?
President Vladimir Putin proposed the referendum during his address to the Federal Assembly on 15 January 2020. The draft amendments to the constitution were submitted to a referendum in accordance with article 2 of the Law on Amendments to the Constitution.
What is the turnout required for a referendum in Russia?
A 50%+ turnout is mandatory for “nationwide voting” according to the Article 135 of the 1993 Constitution of Russia. The Federal Constitutional Law on the Referendum was adopted in 1995.
Was Russia’s referendum on Putin’s re-election marred by election tampering?
Moscow (CNN) Russia on Thursday kicked off early voting in a national referendum on controversial amendments to the country’s constitution that could allow President Vladimir Putin stay in power until 2036, amid reports that the process had been marred by election tampering and compulsory voting.