Those of you who attended our panel on Russia in November probably remember the discussion between Keith Darden and Maxim Trudolyubov about the relationship between Putin and Medvedev. The two panelists disagreed about whether or not Putin would challenge the incumbent Medvedev for the presidency in 2012. This article, at least, provides good evidence that Putin will run in 2012, lending credence to the theory that there exists a degree of rivalry and tension between the Russian president and the prime minister.

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