There has not yet been a decision on Putin’s self-nomination – Kommersant

Presidential Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov, commenting material Kommersant about the beginning of the formation of an initiative group to nominate Vladimir Putin, as well as plans for his self-nomination, stated that so far no decisions have been made in this regard in the Kremlin.

“It is clear that now this topic is increasingly attracting the attention of political scientists and specialists, but so far no decisions have been made in this regard. It is clear that the time for the announcement of elections is approaching, but so far there have been no decisions, as soon as they are, we will inform you,” said Dmitry Peskov.

By words According to Kommersant sources close to the presidential administration, the Kremlin is considering options for the composition of the initiative group to nominate Vladimir Putin for president. According to sources, the AP is planning a campaign based on the fact that the president will participate in it. The decision on the initiative group suggests that he, most likely, Vladimir Putin will go to the elections as a self-nominated candidate.

Vladimir Putin has not yet spoken about plans to participate in the presidential elections. Informed source “Kommersant” saidthat the president “will likely announce the nomination after November.” On September 12, Vladimir Putin announced plans to announce his decision to run for a new term after the election date is determined.

More details in the material “Like the first time”.

Anastasia Larina