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Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev, once one of Russia's most popular leaders, is now politically a "dead man walking" as his former mentor, President Vladimir Putin, undermines him, leading many to predict that the ruthless president is preparing to dump his reform-minded protege.
Rising discontent over corruption and a lack of real political reform ahead of Sunday's presidential election could force Vladimir Putin into a runoff as he seeks to secure a third term in the Kremlin.
Rising discontent over corruption and a lack of real political reform ahead of Sunday's presidential election could force Vladimir Putin into a run-off as he seeks to secure a third term in the Kremlin.
"It will all depend on how critical the situation becomes," said Dmitry Oreshkin, an independent Moscow-based analyst.
Medvedev is 'dead man walking' as Putin undoes his Russian reforms →
"But Putin doesn't like to part with people who have been loyal to him," Mr. Oreshkin said. "When he gets rid of Medvedev, it will be done respectfully, with a golden parachute."
Medvedev is 'dead man walking' as Putin undoes his Russian reforms →
