If I see that a certain person criticizes my work in certain sectors, but has constructive views, is dedicated to the country, is ready to lay his life on the line for the homeland, I will do everything I can to make sure such people receive support, no matter what his attitude towards me will be. This is what President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin said as he answered a question about his successor during an interview with NBC.
“Of course, the time will come for that, this is a natural, biological process — we are all replaced. However, I’m certain that the foundations of Russian statehood, economy and political system will be such that it will stand firmly on its feet and look towards the future,” he stated.