Putin suddenly spoke about a possible successor.

President of Russia Vladimir Putin stated that he has always thought about his successor and believes that the struggle for this position should be among several candidates. He stated that this decision should be made by the people.

According to information from the Reuters agency, President Putin mentioned this in an interview for the film 'Russia. Kremlin. Putin. 25 Years'.

The agency reminds that the Constitution of Russia does not define a clear procedure for appointing the president's successor. In the event that the president is unable to fulfill his duties, his place will be taken by the Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Mikhail Mishustin.

Currently, Putin cannot be elected for a third consecutive term, as the Russian Constitution limits presidents to two terms. However, after the voting on amendments to the Constitution in July 2020, Putin can now remain in office as president at least until 2036.

Analysis:

Putin's statement about his thoughts on a successor indicates his confidence in his own powers and readiness to transfer authority. It also shows that he hopes to maintain his political and economic interests even after his presidential term ends.

The amendments to the Constitution that allow Putin to remain president for a long term do little to change the political landscape of Russia. However, the statement about a possible successor indicates that Putin does not wish to hold power forever and plans to transfer it in the future.