Putin's re-election has sparked public concern, and if he is successfully elected, he will be in power for at least 30 years, breaking Stalin's 29-year record and making him the longest-serving person in Russia since Stalin. And a number of different polls show that Putin's domestic approval rating has reached at least 80%, and there is almost no suspense. However, there are still three major issues that may become "variables" for Putin's re-election.
First of all, there is the Russia-Ukraine conflict, which is still unfinished. The Russia-Ukraine conflict is one of the important reasons for Putin's re-election, but the perception of the Russia-Ukraine conflict in Russia is not monolithic. Some relatives of the mobilized soldiers are **, appealing and **, hoping to welcome their loved ones home as soon as possible, and this may be a big blow to Putin's approval ratings.
Secondly, the "Western interference" that appears in almost every Russian ** routine could also become a variable for Putin's re-election. The female candidate Catherine who announced her candidacy made no secret of her pro-Western stance, and her campaign platform was to completely Westernize Russia, which was suspected by many Russians of being a Westerner. In June this year, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov even said that the United States was plotting to interfere in Russia next year, openly setting the goal of undermining Russia's domestic political stability. As a result, next year's Russia** will have certain variables.
Finally, there is age and health issues. Although the Kremlin has refuted rumors that Putin has health problems several times, the West has been hyping Putin's health problems, which may also have an impact on the people's voting choices.
However, Russia without Putin will probably be even more terrifying and offensive than it is now. The complaints of most Russian opposition parties about Putin are not that they feel that Putin is too tough, but that Putin is not tough enough. If these people come to power, the West will have to face the anger of Russia, which has been suppressed for a long time, and at that time, the West's life will obviously be more difficult.
Therefore, at this critical juncture, Putin needs to remain stable and firm in leading Russia, and he needs to continue to face domestic and international challenges. Putin's significance to Russia has gone beyond being a political leader to becoming a national symbol. At home and abroad, he represents Russia's strength and independence, but also Russia's nationalism and superpower ambitions.
For Putin's supporters, who believe he is the leader Russia really needs, especially internationally, his popularity has reached its peak. Even if he is re-elected, Putin will still have to face many problems, but he has been proven by history to be a good leader and statesman, and his successor will need to build on his legacy of building on the broader political and economic system he left behind.
In conclusion, although there are some variables in Putin's re-election, his value as a politician and leader cannot be ignored. He has already brought stability and prosperity to Russia, and even after he leaves the political arena in the future, his influence will endure, becoming an important chapter in Russian politics and history.