Kremlin powers may be split after Putin

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"Two top Kremlin officials have shown up on state-controlled television regularly for months, appearing decisive and statesmanlike, inspiring speculation that they are competing for the job of President Vladimir Putin.

And so they may be. But at least one prominent analyst predicts the two men will split the current presidential powers when Putin leaves office next year, with one serving in a weakened presidency and the other becoming a stronger prime minister."

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070626/ap_on_re_eu/russia_presidency

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