Russia's upper house of parliament on Thursday set March 17, 2024, as the date for the next presidential election.
In a meeting televised live, the senators unanimously approved the date in a decision that "practically kicks off the presidential campaign", according to the head of the chamber, Valentina Matvienko.
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