Russia's Biggest Party Seeks Vladimir Putin As Leader

[Purveyor]

Source: Reuters

MOSCOW (Reuters) - 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.

Putin has said he will serve as prime minister once his protege, Dmitry Medvedev, is sworn in as president on May 7. But for many investors the critical questions of how much power Putin will wield and for how long remain unanswered.

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.

Turning down the job could suggest that Putin, after a trial period to make sure 42-year-old Medvedev settles into the Kremlin job, is planning to take a back seat.

The Kremlin has given no indications about whether Putin will lead the party. Putin is expected to attend the second day of the conference, which opens on Monday.



Read more: http://www.reuters.com/article/worldNews/idUSL1329435620080413

[BunkerHill24]

1. the United Russia Party must of seen Putin's soul

as busH has, and probably realized that he is their savior too.

[TheModernTerrorist]

2. cool

wish I had a job for life :eyes: