That conclusion stems from Putin’s recent statement that he might become prime minister after relinquishing the presidency next May. But, regardless of what Putin does, his personal influence and the strategic direction in which he has taken Russia will remain dominant for years to come.
这一结论来自普京最近表态说他在明年五月卸任总统后可能会去当总理。但是，不管普京到底会怎么做，他的个人影响力以及他带领俄罗斯所走的战略方向在以后多年都将占据主导地位。