No surprise
This report came from Reuters on Monday morning.Russia's Biggest Party Seeks Putin as Leader
"Russia's biggest party will ask President Vladimir Putin to become its leader this week at a conference that could provide the final clue in the riddle of who will really run Russia after Putin steps down...
"If Putin does accept the invitation from the United Russia party to become its leader, it would significantly entrench his power and indicate, some analysts say, that he is planning to use that position to preserve his long-term influence...
"'It would be the optimal variant if Putin became the party leader. Like no one else he would get a sense of the wishes of the people from the grass roots,' United Russia lawmaker Vladimir Kolesnikov, told reporters at the conference on Monday...
"There is a precedent for leadership of a party, rather than any state position, providing the lever of power in Russia. For much of the 20th century, the leader of the Soviet Communist party held sway over state institutions."
Labels: leadership, politics, Russia
posted by Ken Wedding @ 6:39 AM
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