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The most likely scenario is the participation of Vladimir Putin in presidential elections in Russia is self-promotion.
This option is in the Kremlin is seen as a priority, Ukrainskaya Pravda reports with reference to RBC.
Vladimir Putin is likely to participate in elections of the President of Russia as the independent candidate, this scenario is considered in the Kremlin as a priority, said a source close to the presidential administration, confirmed the Federal official and another source close to the Kremlin. The nomination of the “United Russia” is unlikely, said one close to the presidential administration sources.
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This decision is due to the fact that Putin allegedly has strong support in the community and it is wider than support for his party “United Russia” .
Moreover, as reported in “United Russia” nomination of candidate for the post of head of state are not discussed, said a source in the party.
As reported, according to the poll, “Levada-center” two-thirds of Russians would like after 2018 to see the head of state Vladimir Putin.
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The Russian presidential election scheduled for March 18, 2018. Putin himself from a direct answer about his participation in elections declines.