Seven potential successors to Putin: WP names candidates for Russia's throne

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19 September at 16:25

Last update 22 September at 08:15
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The Washington Post published a list of seven individuals who could succeed Vladimir Putin as president of Russia. Among the candidates are Mishustin, Dyumin, and Patrushev. Putin continues to maintain control over power without a clear heir.

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List published on September 18, 2026
The Washington Post analyzed Russian elites
Putin has been in power for 25 years
Has never named a successor

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Media business Newsroom 2	40%	2 items

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УНІАНBig capitaloligarchic ties
- first item 19 September at 16:25
- earliest
- national desk
Жодного очевидного спадкоємця: у WP назвали, хто насправді може очолити Росію після Путіна
ГлавредBig capitaloligarchic ties
- first item 19 September at 17:31
- in the wave, 1 h later
- national desk
Путін не називає наступника, але є 7 претендентів на "трон" Росії: хто вони
ТСНBig capitaloligarchic ties
- first item 19 September at 18:56
- caught up, 2 h later
- national desk
Сім можливих наступників Путіна: The Washington Post склав список кандидатів
ГОРДОНMedia business
- first item 19 September at 21:33
- caught up, 5 h later
- national desk
Неочевидний наступник. WP назвала сімох осіб, які можуть очолити РФ після Путіна
ФокусMedia business
- first item 22 September at 08:15
- caught up, 2 days later
- national desk
Мішустін, Патрушев, Кирієнко, Собянін: хто може замінити Путіна

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УНІАН
- earliest collected report
- 19 September at 16:25
Жодного очевидного спадкоємця: у WP назвали, хто насправді може очолити Росію після Путіна
1. Главред
  - similar to an earlier report
  - 1 h later
  Путін не називає наступника, але є 7 претендентів на "трон" Росії: хто вони
  1. ТСН
    - similar to an earlier report
    - 1 h later
    Сім можливих наступників Путіна: The Washington Post склав список кандидатів
2. Фокус
  - similar to an earlier report
  - 2 days later
  Мішустін, Патрушев, Кирієнко, Собянін: хто може замінити Путіна
ГОРДОН
- no matched predecessor, or not compared
- 19 September at 21:33
Неочевидний наступник. WP назвала сімох осіб, які можуть очолити РФ після Путіна

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