Russia’s Putin to Seek 5th Presidential Term in Election Slated for March

‘I believe there is no other option,’ he said.

Russian President and Presidential candidate Vladimir Putin delivers a speech during a rally and concert marking the fourth anniversary of Russia's annexation of the Crimea region, at Manezhnaya Square in central Moscow, Russia, on March 18, 2018. David Mdzinarishvili/Reuters

Russian President Vladimir Putin has confirmed he will run in presidential elections slated to be held in March of next year.

Mr. Putin, who made the announcement at an awards ceremony for veterans of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, will be seeking a fifth term as Russia’s leader.