Russia's presidential election to be held on March 17, 2024

Russia's upper house of parliament on Thursday set March 17, 2024 as the date for the next presidential election.

Russia's upper house of parliament on Thursday set March 17, 2024, as the date for the next presidential election.

Russia's President Vladimir Putin (AFP)

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.