Putin Plans Image Change to Stem Discontent Over Election
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Prime Minister Vladimir Putin plans to change his public image after more than a decade as Russia’s top politician to stem discontent over Dec. 4 elections that may hurt his bid to return to the Kremlin.
Putin, 59, who is running for the presidency next year, told party officials in charge of regional outreach on Dec. 6 that he is willing to change his stance on “strategic priorities” and overhaul his Cabinet, according to a transcript published by the government.