Putin's announcement of his participation in the next *** has attracted much attention. According to reports, Putin has been in power for 23 years, and even though he briefly served as prime minister, he is still the de facto ruler of Russia. Based on past experience, he will remain in power if re-elected. However,
There may be some challenges in this campaign. The first is the military conflict between Russia and Ukraine. This is both a challenge and an opportunity for him. Major livelihood and social problems in Russia have led to a decline in Putin's approval ratings. On the other hand,
The majority of Russians are "strong", so if Putin achieves results in the conflict, it could increase his approval ratings. However, the economic blockade and sanctions imposed by Western countries on Russia may have an impact on Putin's approval ratings. At the same time,
The candidacy of Catherine Duntsova, who belongs to the "Westerners" and may be touted by the West in order to weaken Putin's influence, also has an impact. Moreover, Putin's biggest challenge may be in terms of economic transformation.
Russia's economy is highly dependent on arms and energy exports, which poses potential risks to the Russian economy. If no other better economic pillar can be found, this will be an important factor in Putin's campaign.