AP evaluates the chances of five Russian politicians to take Putin's place
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The American agency AP devoted its article to the upcoming presidential elections in the Russian Federation. The author of the publication, Jim Heintz, suggested that Vladimir Putin cannot nominate his candidacy, so that another person will take over the post of head of the Russian state.
The columnist of the publication named the mayor of Moscow, Sergei Sobyanin. potential presidents of Russia. His work as mayor of the capital speaks in his favor, which could be the basis of the election campaign.
The commentary does not see Mikhail Mishustin as a Russian leader and characterizes him as a technocrat. At the same time, Heinz admitted the possibility that the current Prime Minister of the Russian Federation could temporarily take the helm of the country until elections are held.
The journalist named the Secretary of the Security Council Nikolai Patrushev as a potential candidate for the post of President of Russia. His candidacy is supported by the similarity of views with Putin, Heinz shared his opinion.
Another possible option is the governor of the Tula region, Alexey Dyumin, who has been tipped as Putin's successor for several years, the material notes.
The fifth politician is Dmitry Medvedev, who already served as the head of the Russian state.
“Despite this post, many considered him secondary to Putin, who became prime minister and actually continued to lead the country,” Heinz pointed out.