Thursday, Sep 20, 2007
Opinion
Vladimir Putin and the succession questions http://www.hindu.com/2007/09/20/stories/2007092050071000.htm
Vladimir Radyuhin
In retaining the freedom to manoeuvre the handover of power to his chosen successor, the Russian President has made sure that he will continue to be in control after retirement.
Russian President Vladimir Putin's bombshell decision to appoint a political unknown as Prime Minister six months ahead of the presidential elections has thrown the main power groups in the country into disarray and strengthened his own positions in the succession struggle. http://www.hindu.com/2007/09/20/stories/2007092050071000.htm