Putin Will Seek Russian Presidency In 2012 -- New York Times
MOSCOW — Vladimir V. Putin, who for over a decade has labored to consolidate authority in Russia under his control, will run for president next year, replacing his protégé, Dmitri A. Medvedev, and possibly extending his rule until 2024.
Mr. Medvedev made the announcement on Saturday, at the convention of United Russia, the country’s dominant political party. His voice cracking with emotion, he said that the decision had been “deeply thought out,” and suggested that there had discussions about Mr. Putin’s eventual return to the presidency for years.
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Putin to return as Russian president -- Reuters
Russia's Putin set to return as president in 2012 -- BBC
Putin to Return to Presidency -- Wall Street Journal
Putin to return as Russian president -- Financial Times
Putin proposed for Russian presidential run by Medvedev -- The Guardian
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Analysts' view: Putin to return to the Kremlin -- Reuters
My Comment: Putin just could not stay in the background and enjoy his money and freedom from the public eye. This is not going to make some oligarchs and democrats unhappy in Russia.
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