Dmitry Medvedev: ‘Putin is more popular than I am’

The outgoing Russian president, Dmitry Medvedev, agreed to step down because he believes Vladimir Putin is more popular, he has said. “I note that Prime Minister Putin, without a doubt, is currently the most authoritative politician in our country,” Medvedev said in an interview with the country’s three state-run television stations. “His rating is slightly […]