Putin Asks United Russia Not to Talk About 2012

NOVO-OGARYOVO, Moscow Region — Prime Minister Vladimir Putin told leaders of his ruling United Russia party on Friday to focus on December parliamentary elections and not get “excited” about the 2012 presidential vote. A senior United Russia official said Thursday that the party wanted Putin to return to the presidency in the election next March. Putin has hinted he may run himself or endorse President Dmitry Medvedev […]