Putin's plan to keep power fraught with risks President Vladimir Putin's plan to hold on to power in Russia after his term ends has pleased investors and nations who want business as usual in the Kremlin, but the risks involved mean stability is not guaranteed. 18 Dec 2007
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Putin to be premier in future Russia govt Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Monday he was ready to become prime minister if his close ally Dmitry Medvedev succeeds him, giving Putin a way to keep a grip on power after he leaves the Kremlin. 17 Dec 2007
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Russian tycoons back Medvedev-Putin partnership Russian tycoons welcomed Dmitry Medvedev as a presidential candidate and said the government will be more efficient if headed by Vladimir Putin, a leader of the country's most powerful business lobby said. 13 Dec 2007
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U.S. Rice sees Medvedev as "new generation" U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said on Tuesday that Dmitry Medvedev, named by Russian President Vladimir Putin as his preferred successor, was "of another generation" of Russian leaders, USA Today reported. 12 Dec 2007
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Russia's Medvedev backs Putin to become PM Dmitry Medvedev, named by Russian President Vladimir Putin as his preferred successor, said on Tuesday he wanted Putin to become prime minister under him, mapping out a route for the outgoing leader to retain influence. 12 Dec 2007
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Putin anoints ally Medvedev for Russia presidency Russian President Vladimir Putin backed his long-time ally Dmitry Medvedev to succeed him on Monday, preparing the way for Putin to exercise power from behind the scenes after he leaves the presidency next year. 11 Dec 2007
