Putin to Run for Re-election in 2024 Amid Absence of Opposition, Possible Extension of Term until 2036

Amid rising internal crises and potential cracks in Putin's support base, Kremlin sources claim the lack of any formidable opposition will likely secure his win in the upcoming 2024 elections.

Russian President, Vladimir Putin, has declared his intention to run for the presidency again in the 2024 elections. Sources close to the Kremlin suggest that he's likely to win given the absence of any formidable opposition.
Prominent critics of Putin, some of whom could have posed a challenge to his political reign, have either fled the country or have been systematically jailed. This further increases Putin's chances of retaining the presidency until perhaps 2036.
Despite the seemingly secure position, Putin's support base might be facing potential cracks. Issues such as declining public opinion, economic difficulties and the recent resistance by Yevgeny Prigozhin are creating challenges for his administration.
In response to these challenges, opposition figures who have either fled the country or been silenced are preparing to re-emerge when the political climate is suitable, potentially sparking civic activity.
Regardless of these potential opposition efforts, the Kremlin, including its Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov, asserts that political pluralism exists in Russia with multiple parties supporting different views. Critics argue, however, that these opposition parties are only in theory as they usually side with the government.

South China Morning Post