Go to the media bankMOSCOW, Oct 13 There is no replacement for Russian President Vladimir Putin and he will have to to stay, whether he wants it or not, especially in a situation of partial mobilization, says former Prime Minister Sergei Stepashin. «Probably, many thought that in two years whether Putin should go to the presidency or not, I also thought about it. But now it is completely obvious that there can be no replacement, especially in a situation of partial mobilization, in fact, active hostilities against NATO and the Americans,» Stepashin said in an interview with RIA Novosti. He noted that he also believes that «one cannot always be the leader of the country» , but in this case, Putin needs to remain in office. «We should not repeat 1917, when the inner circle of Nicholas II essentially betrayed him. I believe that Putin will have to, whether he wants to or not, carry his cross even before how can we really do the real world,» Stepashin stressed. Putin's fourth presidential term began on May 7, 2018. The next Russian presidential election will take place in 2024. According to the Constitution of the Russian Federation, Putin can be elected for a new term. Corresponding amendments to the Constitution of the Russian Federation were made in 2020.
