MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin may hint he will take part in the 2024 presidential election next month, Kommersant newspaper reported on Tuesday, paving the way for the Kremlin chief to stay in power until at least 2030.
Within the context of a November conference, officials anticipate that Putin may disclose his intention to run in the March presidential election, according to sources close to the presidential administration cited by Kommersant.
However, the respected newspaper also noted the existence of alternative scenarios for Putin’s actions during the conference, emphasizing that the ultimate decision rests with Putin himself. The Kremlin has not provided an immediate comment on the matter.
Notably, Putin, who assumed the presidency on the final day of 1999 from Boris Yeltsin, has already surpassed the presidential terms of any Russian leader since Josef Stalin, including Leonid Brezhnev’s 18-year tenure. Turning 71 on October 7, Putin’s potential candidacy in 2024 marks a significant development in Russian political dynamics.
