Originally posted by the Voice of America. Voice of America content is produced by the Voice of America, a United States federal government-sponsored entity, and is in the public domain. Coronavirus Threat Delays Vote to Keep Russia's Putin in Power Charles Maynes MOSCOW - President Vladimir Putin acknowledged Russia's growing crisis surrounding the spread of the novel coronavirus -- postponing a constitutional referendum whose key provision provides a path for the longtime Russian leader to retain power beyond the end of his current term and far into the next decade. References Visible links Hidden links: 1. file://localhost/europe/russias-putin-hints-new-path-staying-power .