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Profile picture: Russian President Vladimir Putin
The British media recently revealed that some powerful people in the Russian government hope that Putin can re-serve as Russian president one year after the end of his presidency in March next year. The analysis believes that Putin’s political achievements during his presidency give him reason to become president again.
Is expected to serve as president until 2023.
Russian political "power tycoons" composed of former KGB officials expressed their hope that Putin will serve as president for at least another eight years, and even continue until 2023 if possible. Members of this power group include Igor Xie Xin, deputy director of the President’s Office, and Victor Ivanov, Putin’s senior adviser. These officials believe that once Putin leaves office, they are likely to be "kicked out" of the Kremlin.
Last week, Putin expressed the possibility of becoming Russian prime minister in the future, which surprised his aides. However, according to the plan of the "power tycoons", Putin will return to the presidency after a short term as prime minister. Because there is a short interval between the second and third terms, this practice is not unconstitutional. Once in the Kremlin again, Putin will be able to continue to legally complete the other two presidential terms.
A source close to Putin’s office said: "For more than two years, the outside world has always believed that Putin will withdraw from Russian politics after his term ends. But now earth-shaking changes have taken place. " "There is no doubt that Putin now wants to stay in politics, either as prime minister or return to the presidency. Such a move has also been supported by Russian political circles and most people. "
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On October 1, Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke at the Eighth Congress of the United Russia Party held in Moscow. On the same day, Putin said that he would lead the United Russia Party campaign group to participate in the new State Duma (lower house of parliament) election on December 2, but he refused to become a member of the party. Xinhua News Agency/AFP
Putin may amend the constitution after becoming prime minister
Russia’s "power tycoon" had hoped to keep Putin as president by amending the constitution, but Putin himself did not agree with this practice. Putin said that he hopes to extend the term of a single president to five or seven years, but he will not amend the constitution during his presidency.
It is speculated that Putin’s statement implies that he will amend the constitution after becoming prime minister. Theoretically, Putin can serve as president for another 14 years after the constitutional amendment. If this plan is finally realized, Putin will serve as Russian president for 22 years.
Experts say that even as prime minister, Putin can remain in power, and all he needs to do is to transfer part of the president’s power to the prime minister through parliamentary voting. Zubcov, the new Russian Prime Minister, was previously regarded as a popular candidate for the next president. However, due to the lack of power base, Zubcov is likely to be just a "caretaker" of the government.
The "Putin era" has just begun
Nikonov, head of the Russian government think tank, said: "At present, it is only the beginning of the Putin era." The famous Russian political critic Pozner said: "Most Russians hope that Putin will continue to serve as president. They believe that Putin has brought them pride again. "
During his presidency, Putin has brought great changes to Russia, avoiding the turmoil that occurred in Latin American countries in Russia. For example, in saratov, a small town near Moscow, commerce has gradually begun to be established, and manufacturing industries, including furniture factories, can also meet the daily consumption needs of local residents. These developments have solved the problems that have existed since the Soviet era. In addition, local universities are equipped with the best computers, and agriculture has also improved.
One of Putin’s most important achievements is that the shadow brought by the Chechen issue has gradually dissipated under the guidance of a series of policies. Some media who "don’t like" Putin also admit that Grozny, the capital of Chechnya, has finally begun the process of reconstruction after 20 years of turmoil. The local tourism in Chechnya is also developing vigorously at present, and the tension caused by Chechen terrorists has become a thing of the past.
The commentary believes that if the Russian people affirm Putin’s political achievements and Russia is indeed in the process of re-emergence, then Putin, as a successful president, has every reason to extend his term again. (Zhong Long)
Editor: Li Xiuwei