National vote to ask Russia's constitutional amendment President Putin also voted 19:19 on July 1st

In Russia, a national vote was held on the 1st day asking whether the constitutional amendment would allow President Putin to continue his or her vote, and President Putin also voted in the capital Moscow.

In January, the Russian constitutional amendment was proposed that President Putin would change the power structure of the country. It contains the content that makes it possible.

A national vote asking whether to amend the constitution began in the Far East region, and President Putin also voted in Moscow.

In Russia, more than 6,500 new people infected with the new coronavirus have been confirmed every day, and polling stations are required to wear masks and disinfect hands.

A woman in her 50s, who visited a polling station in central Moscow, said, "People's lives have improved. It's all about Putin's credit."

Meanwhile, a man in his 20s who opposed the constitutional amendment said, "There should be a change of leadership in any country. The president should not continue to throw more."

The vote will be closed on the same day after the deadline at 3 am on the 2nd of Japan time, and it is expected that many people will be found on the morning of the 2nd.

Governor Sakhalin State Shows Off Prohibition

A national vote in Russia on whether to revise the constitution was also held in the northern territories, and the governor of Sakhalin State, which effectively controls the islands, responded that the amendment included a territory ceding prohibition. The territory cannot be divided and will not be given to anyone."

The Russian constitutional amendment includes an item that prohibits the ceding of territories, saying that "the ceding of territories and the act of calling for them are not allowed", and Russian state-owned media etc. I have called for support as I can protect it.

A Russian man who voted on Kunashiri Island said, "For us islanders, the territorial problem is very serious. I think everyone understands the prohibition of territory ceding."

Governor Limalenko of Sakhalin, in an interview with state television, said on the 1st, "The constitutional amendment will remove the issue of territory from debate. Russian territory cannot be divided and given to anyone." He showed a strong attitude towards Japan.

The constitutional amendment also states that "the demarcation and re-definition of borders with neighboring countries will be excluded", and it is considered that the Putin administration has shown its stance to continue negotiations for peace treaties with Japan. However, if the constitution is amended, there is a possibility that Japan may shake Japan as a new card for negotiations regarding the prohibition of ceding territories.