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The Race to Succeed Putin Has Begun

Seven men are seen as potential successors to Putin.

By · Published September 21, 2026  23:30 UTC · Updated September 22, 2026  00:27 UTC

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  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 5 distinct news outlets with 5 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 3.
  • Primary Driver: Seven men are seen as potential successors to Putin.
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The era after Putin has begun, with various outlets discussing potential successors. The Washington Post lists seven men who could lead Russia after Putin's departure.

Radar.am notes that the war's end will be a headache for Putin's government, but does not specify how the succession process will be affected. The Kremlin has not officially announced any plans for succession, but the speculation is already underway.

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The obvious questions

Who are the seven men seen as potential successors to Putin?

The Washington Post lists seven men, but the names are not specified in the coverage.

What is the significance of the war's end for Putin's government?

Radar.am notes that the war's end will be a headache for Putin's government, but does not specify how the succession process will be affected.

What is the main thing that Western predictions about Putin's successor are missing?

Eurasia review.com argues that Western predictions are missing the main thing, but does not specify what that is.

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