Russia’s Medvedev hints he might resign amid signs of rift with Putin

Special to WorldTribune.com

Compiled by Miles Yu, Geostrategy-Direct.com

Russia’s Prime Minster Dmitri Medvedev suggested recently that he might step down soon in another clear sign that the government he has been leading is in growing conflict with the increasingly imperial and impetuous President Vladimir Putin.

Russia watchers cite increasingly icy relations between President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev.  /Sasha Mordovets/Getty Images
Russia watchers cite increasingly icy relations between President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev. /Sasha Mordovets/Getty Images

Speaking to an audience on the Russian TV station HTB on May 27, PM Medvedev said that “Am I afraid of a new stage in my life that would sooner or later occur? My answer is no.”

He went on to state that “When I became the prime minister, I had to be prepared for stepping down.”

Mr. Medvedev assumed the position of prime minister a year ago after he had warmed the seat of presidency for Vladimir Putin.

The main charge of the Russian prime minister is to revive and strengthen the Russian economy, which has been stagnant lately, with no sign of avoiding an incoming recession.

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