Impeachment in Russia

In accordance with the current Russian legislation, the removal from office of the President is regulated by article 93 of the Constitution.

After indictment, the decision to remove a president from office is voted on by the Federation Council.

The decision of the State Duma to indict and the decision of the Federation Council to remove the President from office must be accepted by two thirds of the respective chambers (300 and 114 votes respectively).

The decision of the Federation Council on removal from office of the President of the Russian Federation must be accepted by vote no later than three months after the bringing of charges by the State Duma against the President.

If within this period the Federation Council does not vote for removal, charges against the President shall be considered rejected.