Potential successors for Putin emerge? After the end of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, this may be the most important issue for Putin.
The US is still making efforts to achieve a ceasefire, but due to significant differences over the status of the four eastern Ukrainian regions, it is very difficult to quickly reach an agreement. Although Putin once agreed to accept Trump's temporary ceasefire proposal and showed goodwill by shooting down drones preparing to attack Ukraine's energy facilities, Ukraine did not accept the temporary ceasefire and continued attacks on Russian energy facilities. This has left the corresponding ceasefire agreement lacking in practical foundation.
In short, the Russia-Ukraine conflict will continue for some time. Russia is still launching major offensives, while Ukraine is using all means to destroy and strike Russian targets. However, for Putin, the overall situation of the Russia-Ukraine conflict has been decided, and the next core issue is maximizing benefits. For Putin, who has been president for 25 years, the issue he needs to consider next is clearly the successor problem. In fact, the issue of succession has been frequently mentioned, but the Russia-Ukraine conflict has shifted people's attention.
TASS reported that on March 26th, on the occasion of his 25th anniversary as president, Putin appointed his trusted aide Alexander Dudin as the representative of the State Space Corporation. Dudin also serves as the President's Assistant and Secretary of the State Council, truly entrusted with great responsibility and being comprehensively tempered. This move has been interpreted by the outside world as Putin selecting a successor. It can be said that for Putin, after the end of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, choosing a successor has indeed become the most important issue. Russia needs long-term stability and a reliable successor.
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