In a recent announcement, Russian President Vladimir Putin has revealed his intention to run for another six-year term in the upcoming March 2024 presidential election. Contrary to previous runs affiliated with the ruling United Russia (UR) party, Putin will now be running as an independent candidate. Despite not seeking the UR party’s nomination, Putin enjoys complete support from the party.
Having held power for over two decades as either president or prime minister, Putin’s candidacy is anticipated to secure a victory comfortably. The election is viewed by many as a formality, given Putin’s widespread support from the state, state-run media, and minimal mainstream public dissent.
Sergei Mironov, a senior politician from the Just Russia party supporting Putin, confirmed that Putin would run as an independent candidate. Putin’s supporters argue that he has restored order, national pride, and Russia’s lost influence, particularly citing his stance on the conflict in Ukraine.
As the election approaches, Putin’s victory seems imminent, backed by state support and a constrained space for dissent.
Stay tuned for further updates on this development.
