A început cursa pentru succesorul lui Putin. Cine sunt candidații care se poziționează pentru a-i lua locul • Newsweek România

The Washington Post analyzes seven potential successors to Putin, all aged between 48 and 60, who could ensure his legacy. Despite a claimed electoral victory for United Russia, skepticism surrounds the results. Putin aims to leave a loyal, younger leadership behind, distancing from older figures like FSB chief Bortnikov. The article highlights candidates like Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin, Vice Prime Minister Dmitry Patrushev, and former bodyguard Alexei Dyumin, among others. Each candidate has unique ties to Putin and varying political weight. The future of Russia's leadership remains uncertain, with analysts suggesting Putin seeks to avoid the power vacuums seen in the Soviet Union's decline.