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Moscow, Jul 1 (EFE / EPA), (Camera: Fernando Salcines).- Two-thirds of Russians have supported the constitutional reform that would allow President Vladimir Putin to stand for re-election in 2024, according to the first results by the Russian Central Electoral Commission (CEC).FOOTAGE OF A POLLING STATION:SOUNDBITES OF VOTERS:-EKATERINA KLINEVSKAYA:"I voted for the future of my children, my grandchildren and the whole of Russia. (I voted) in favour of the constitutional amendments. Today is the last day of the referendum."-VLADIMIR ZHITNIKOV:"I voted in favour of traditional family values. I am indeed a little concerned that Putin will remain in power longer, but I consider the rest of the amendments positive."

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