Putin's big plans to become Russia's president for life are no sure thing

Mikhail Klimentyev, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP An upcoming referendum on changes to the Russian constitution seems likely to allow President Vladimir Putin to secure power for decades to come. But the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic and the ongoing shifts wrought by climate change might create conditions that Putin isn't able or interested in presiding over, writes Candace Rondeaux. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories. If all goes as planned next week, Vladimir...