As the Russian Cabinet resigned today at the behest of Putin, most Russians had no doubt that the purpose of that move was to promote deputy Prime Minister Sergei Ivanov to the post of prime minister. Ivanov has been Putin's close friend and associate for many years and thought by most observers to become Putin's successor as president of Russia. |
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Sheila Samples is an Oklahoma writer and a former civilian US Army Public Information Officer. She is a Managing Editor for OpEd News, and a regular contributor for a variety of Internet sites.