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Russian President Vladimir Putin, who has led the Kremlin for more than two decades, has admitted that he is constantly thinking about succession. He said this in the film Russia. Kremlin. Putin. 25 Years”, Reuters reports.
“I think about it all the time,” the 72-year-old head of state said. “Ultimately, the choice is up to the people. I believe that there should be one or, rather, several people from whom the people can choose.”
After 25 years at the helm of the country, Putin has not yet named a successor. According to the current constitution, in the event of his incapacity, his powers will be temporarily transferred to the prime minister, currently Mikhail Mishustin.
Professor Serhiy Radchenko noted that Putin’s death or resignation would not necessarily lead to fundamental changes in Russia’s foreign policy. According to him, historically, such events in Russia have rarely been points of fundamental reversal.
“When Stalin died in 1953, the policy became more flexible, but the general strategy remained,” he explained.
Although Putin hints at the possibility of a choice, experts suggest that his system is preparing for a behind-the-scenes power struggle that could unfold after his departure, without any significant changes in course.
