According to RIA Novosti, the Federation Council of Russia has decided that the next ** elections will be held on March 17 next year. This decision means the official start of the ** election campaign, which, in many ways, will determine the future fate of Russia and has great international significance. Under the sanctions policy of Western countries, Russia** decided that remote voting abroad will no longer be allowed in the 2024 elections, but the Election Commission of Russia** will soon develop standards for remote electronic voting in various regions. The Russian side is currently considering whether to hold elections in new regions, including the four regions of eastern Ukraine, and this decision will be made by the Russian Election Commission in consultation with the Federal Security Service and the Ministry of Defense. In addition, the Russian side expressed the desire to invite observers from a number of friendly countries to come and assess the upcoming elections.
According to Reuters, some anonymous sources revealed that Putin has decided to participate in the 2024 ** because he believes it is his responsibility to lead Russia through the most dangerous period in decades. According to the results of a recent poll, 70% of respondents believe that Putin should run for a new term, and another 15% believe that Putin should remain in the leadership even if he is no longer in office. Putin's press secretary, Dmitry Peskov, had previously expressed the hope that Putin would be able to participate in next year's ** and had no doubt that he would win the election and be re-elected**. If Putin is re-elected, his rule will be extended until 2030. It is also worth noting that opposition figures who oppose the current Russian ** policy will also participate in Russia's **. A local radio journalist, Catherine, announced that she would participate in next year's Russia**, in which she believes that the Kremlin should end the conflict in Ukraine, carry out major reforms, and prevent further progress with the West**.
The reason why Putin was able to run for re-election so strongly is inseparable from his political experience and leadership position. Putin first worked in the intelligence system of the former Soviet Union, and with the collapse of the Soviet Union, he entered the Russian Federation**, and Yeltsin is considered to have done one thing very correctly, and that is to promote Putin. After Yeltsin's resignation, Putin was appointed to the post of ** and subsequently participated in the ** of Russia, officially becoming Russia**. It can be said that Putin has become the core leader of Russia for more than two decades. After amending the constitution in 2020, Putin even broke through the ** term limit. If there are no major changes in Russia, Putin's approval rating will continue to lead for a long time to come.
However, the main problem facing Russia at the moment is the conflict in Ukraine. The conflict has been going on for more than a year, and even Ukraine's ally Belarus ** Lukashenko has expressed concern about the duration of the conflict. Russia's failure to achieve its strategic goals in a short period of time has led to the prolongation of the conflict, which has both weakened Russia's national prestige and attracted strong sanctions from Western countries. As the war dragged on, Western countries gradually shifted from waiting and watching to actively supporting Ukraine, making the Russian army encounter greater resistance in the offensive, while Ukraine regained some territory through **. Strong sanctions imposed by Western countries have restricted Russian oil and gas exports, while the prolongation of the war has also damaged the image of the Russian army and **. Energy and exports are the backbone of Russia's economy, and these issues will reduce Russia's fiscal revenues, further weakening its war potential and future competitiveness.
Specifically, the withdrawal of foreign investment will affect Russia's ** chain, and sanctions and blockades from Western countries will limit the development of modern Russian industry. In the near future, the purpose of Putin's visit to the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia is likely to be to push up oil production by negotiating oil production cuts, so as to ensure Russia's economic operation. At present, unless Russia loses the war in Ukraine, or faces excessive conscription pressure that leads to a shift in public opinion, it will be difficult for Putin's ruling foundation to be shaken, and it is likely that he will continue to be re-elected**.
Russia has set a date for the holding of ** elections on March 17 next year, and has already invited observers from friendly countries to participate in assessing the fairness of the elections. Current polls show that a majority of Russians support Putin's re-election and believe that he can stabilize Russia and lead the country out of its current predicament. However, the conflict in Ukraine poses enormous challenges both internally and externally for Russia, with the continuation of the war and Western sanctions taking a toll on Russia's economy and reputation. Putin will need to face these challenges in his future tenure and find solutions to safeguard Russia's interests and stability. The outcome of the Russian elections will have an important impact on the international community, and all parties will continue to closely monitor the future of Russia.