According to experts, Putin's election plan is backfiring: Will he pull the Nadezhdin ripcord?. As of: February 7, 2024, 9:23 a.m By: Victoria Krumbeck CommentsPressSplit It is unclear whether Putin's only potential rival, Nadezdin, will take part in the 2024 presidential elections.
He could thwart Putin's plans. According to the ISW, the Kremlin could be worried about too many votes for the liberal politician. If the gap between the two candidates was too small, it could become apparent that the population in Russia is against the war.