Vladimir Putin run again for president of Russia in March of next year.
The news is reported by the Reuters agency, which cites six close sources on condition of anonymity.
In the likely event of victory, Putin could remain in power until at least 2030expanding the record he already holds as Russia’s leader with the longest time in power (since 1999), surpassing even Josef Stalin.
“The decision has already been made: he will apply,” reveals a Reuters source, adding that Preparations for the campaign have already begun. electoral.
Putin, who turned 71 in October, is enjoying a 80% pass rate among Russian voters and has no opponents in a position to confront him at the polls.
Alexei Navalny, his main opponent, has been in prison since the beginning of 2021, after being sentenced to another 19 years in prison.
Source: TSF