Putin announced participation in the presidential election in Russia in 2018
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Russian President Vladimir Putin announced his intention to run for a new term.
He said about his decision during a meeting with the workers of the GAZ plant in Nizhny Novgorod, reports with the BBC.
Putin, who repeatedly left the answer to the question about his nomination for a new term, announced his decision, answering the question of the senior foreman of the section Artem Baranov.
“Today at the volunteer forum you were asked whether you would nominate. You answered that if the people support, then yes. So, today in this room everyone, without exception, supports you. Vladimir Vladimirovich, give us a gift - announce your decision. After all, we are for you, GAZ is for you!” Baranov said.
“GAS for you, GAZ for you!” those gathered in the hall began to chant.
In response, Putin said that “there is probably no better place and no better reason to announce this.”
"Thank you for support. I will nominate my candidacy for the post of President of the Russian Federation. I am sure that everything will work out for you and me,” the president said.
Putin kept intrigue for a long time about his participation in the 2018 elections of the year, but there was practically no doubt that he would go on to a new, already fourth, term.
Users of social networks, Putin's statement is also not surprised.
Putin announced his victory in the presidential election
- Bob Farber (@Bobchensk) December 6, 2017
This is a surprise, maybe the most unexpected candidate. Is he not afraid of Sobchak ?? https://t.co/b1ZfdRjN71
- Roman Dobrokhotov (@Dobrokhotov) December 6, 2017
Putin announced the nomination for presidential elections
He's like a dude whom no one wants to see at a party, but he still comes there
- #MDK (@mudakoff) December 6, 2017
Well, thank God. And then we were worried that our own father would leave us in the lurch.
- Tikhon Dzyadko (@tikhondzyadko) December 6, 2017
- Sexist Narrative (@seroslov) December 6, 2017
if Putin were an honest man, he would have been promoted to the presidency under the Olympic flag
- Shepelin is here (@ilya_shepelin) December 6, 2017
2000: film "Putin"
2012: film "Putin Returns"
2018: film "Putin forever"
- I'm wildly sorry (@traktor_bang) December 6, 2017
- Nicotine with Eyebrows (@Yoghikitt) December 6, 2017
Putin’s opponents also spoke out in the upcoming elections, Alexei Navalny and Ksenia Sobchak.
He wants to be in power 21 year. In my opinion this is a bit too much. I propose to disagree pic.twitter.com/gBb5yfWOsc
- Alexey Navalny (@navalny) December 6, 2017
Photo from my rally in Nizhny Novgorod. Don't let the crook Putin fool you guys. GAZ is for us. pic.twitter.com/usSWvjQsCz
- Alexey Navalny (@navalny) December 6, 2017
Sobchak in Nizhny Novgorod about Putin’s nomination:
“I want us to have a choice and so that people can decide for themselves who is better: Sobchak, Navalny, Putin or Yavlinsky. And now Putin decides everything. And I do not believe in such a system. ”https://t.co/LfXZLoYgFJ pic.twitter.com/xtp6p0ftje
- Rustem Adagamov (@adagamov) December 6, 2017
A few hours after Putin’s statement about the decision to nominate, US President Donald Trump wrote in his Twitter It is difficult to say whether the slogan of his election campaign, however, is this attitude to the decision of the Russian leader.
MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!
- Donald J. Trump (@ realDonaldTrump) December 6, 2017
Some users expressed support for Putin’s decision to re-run.
Especially important and correct is his nomination for presidency in the difficult geopolitical situation in which Russia is today.
- Elena Mizulina (@emizulina) December 6, 2017
I will vote for V.Putin in 2018 year! #elections # urgent https://t.co/qsSYyXr1kL
- Nikita Odintsov (@NikitaOdintsov) December 6, 2017
"I will nominate my candidacy for the position of President of the Russian Federation at the elections in 2018 year!", - said Vladimir Putin during a meeting with employees of the GAZ plant!
God bless our President!
And the people behind him will stand a mountain!
I do not even doubt! pic.twitter.com/x7isDbkDjf- Julia Sapronova (@usapronova) December 6, 2017
The question remains open as to which method of nomination Putin will choose—as a candidate from the parliamentary majority party “United Russia” or as a self-nominated candidate. Legally, the only thing that depends on this is whether the current president will collect voter signatures. According to the law, a self-nominated candidate must collect 300 thousand such signatures.
United Russia, after Putin’s speech at the GAZ plant, said that the party would take part in Putin’s campaign, no matter what form he takes.
The president himself, answering later the question of journalists, noted that he had not yet decided who would be the head of his campaign headquarters.
Previously, Putin participated in presidential elections both as a self-nominated candidate (in 2000 and 2004) and as a candidate from United Russia (in 2012).
The start of the presidential campaign is officially announced by the Federation Council - it must do this between December 7 and 17 at a plenary session. As follows from the schedule published on the official website of the upper house of parliament, it will take place on December 15.
After that, the candidates have 20 days to apply for nomination to the central election commission.
Previously, the intention to participate in the presidential election announced TV presenter Ksenia Sobchak, LDPR leader Vladimir Zhirinovsky, business ombudsman Boris Titov, founder of the Anti-Corruption Foundation (FBK), Alexei Navalny, and several other lesser-known personalities.
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