a third white jarrah for still alive.raffe. russia's president has endorsed a plan which could see him in the topjob for life a plan which could see him in the top job for life if it gets final approval. the proposal, introduced apartment by an mp he was a close ally, is part of sweeping changes to the kremlin, and that keeping mr putin in power. in two years time, vladimir putin should be walking out of parliament. instead he is backing a constitutional amendment which should see him stay well past his 202014. in principle, this option would be possible, but on one condition. if the constitutional court gives unofficial ruling that such an amendment would not contradict the principles and main of the constitution. six weeks ago the president announced sweeping changes to parliament. he said, for the good of russia. the proposal still needs a tick of approval from court and the public, given his influence, it is set to cement his longevity in the topjob. mr putin, who is now 67, has been in powerfor 20 yea rs. 67, has bee