Russia’s Reshuffle

President Putin replaced Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev with a technocrat, raising questions about the political implications. Medvedev will now serve as deputy chairman of the Security Council. The move is part of a broader shake-up, with speculation that Putin is planning constitutional changes to maintain power beyond 2024. These changes could downgrade the presidency and empower a State Council, similar to Kazakhstan's model, allowing Putin to retain influence.

What speculation arose regarding Putin's plans for power beyond his term?

How might the presidency change in 2024 according to Ren Cap?