Azerbaijan is the host of COP29 and the country is honored to host this global event and underscores government’s commitment to mobilizing climate action, Samir Sharifov, Minister of Finance and Governor from Azerbaijan at ADB, said during the event theme
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Parliamentary elections in Azerbaijan are due to be held in November, but their dates may be postponed to an earlier date, the head of the CEC Mazahir Panahov stated at a meeting of this structure. The next parliamentary elections in November coincide with the COP29 climate conference, Panahov noted. “For…
Vladimir Putin is in his fourth term as Russia’s president, having held the role for (a noncontinuous) 18 years. Russia’s next presidential election cycle is in 2024, and while Putin has amended the constitution to permit his rule until he is 84, speculations continue to circulate regarding his declining health at 70 years old. Moreover, as domestic and international pressure continues to mount on Putin over a year into Russia’s war against Ukraine, Putin’s longevity as the Federation’s president is a key topic of interest for the international community.
New Insikt Group Research examines Aleksey Dyumin, the governor of Tula and former chief security guard of Russian president Vladimir Putin, and his potential to serve as the next Russian president. The report evaluates factors that establish Dyumin as a potential successor for Putin’s role, including his success as a member of the siloviki and his effective managerial skills as governor of Tula. In addition, we assess factors that weaken Dyumin’s bid for the presidency, specifically his strained relationship with defense minister Sergei Shoigu and the broader Russian military apparatus. To strengthen his bid, Dyumin very likely would need to improve his relations with the Russian military to ensure that his appointment as the Tsesarevich would not cause a conflict within the siloviki faction.
(Dyumin (left) serving as Putin’s bodyguard in 2000)
Dyumin would very likely be a leading candidate should Putin decide to choose a successor. His personal loyalty to Putin, good relations with members of the Russian elite, successful completion of strategically important tasks in Ukraine, and effective leadership in Tula have established the former aide-de-camp as a strong contender for the presidency.
Dyumin’s policies and actions as a member of the siloviki faction and the governor of Tula suggest that a Dyumin presidency would very likely preserve Putin’s political system. Domestically and internationally, Dyumin would likely continue Putin’s policies, given his career in the Russian Federal Protective Service (FSO), the Russian Defense Ministry, and his role in annexing Crimea. However, any candidate chosen by Putin would also likely seek to improve relations with the West.
To read the entire analysis with endnotes, click here to download the report as a PDF.
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Putin’s Potential Successors Part 2: Aleksey Dyumin
Posted: 13th July 2023By: Insikt Group®📷
📷Vladimir Putin is in his fourth term as Russia’s president, having held the role for (a… pic.twitter.com/Ri126IrHix— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) May 2, 2024
On May 2, Robin Wagener, the member of the German Bundestag and Federal Foreign Office’s coordinator for inter-societal cooperation with the South Caucasus, the Republic of Moldova, and Central Asia, issued a statement warning the government that “EU integration will not happen if the Georgian government continues with the adoption of the foreign agent law and the planned discrimination against LGBTIQ+.”
The statement emphasizes that the “authoritarian and anti-EU turn in Georgia” could result in the reconsideration of EU-Georgian and German-Georgian cooperation. Robin Wagener stresses Germany’s wish for Georgia to become an EU member and the significance of upholding European values, stressing that “EU integration, an active civil society, and pluralism would strengthen Georgia as a sovereign state.” He emphasizes that “violence against protesters is unacceptable.”
Condemning any violence against protesters, he warns that the adoption of laws targeting civil liberties and the LGBTQ+ community could hinder Georgia’s EU aspirations, stating unequivocally: “With this course, there won’t be EU membership – neither in 2030 nor later.” The statement concludes by urging both the Georgian government and its citizens to carefully consider the ramifications of their actions on Georgia’s future in the EU.
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On May 2, Robin Wagener, the member of the German Bundestag and Federal Foreign Office’s coordinator for inter-societal cooperation with the South Caucasus, the Republic of Moldova, and Central Asia, issued a statement warning the government that “EU integration will not happen if the Georgian government continues with the adoption of the foreign agent law and the planned discrimination against LGBTIQ+.”
The statement emphasizes that the “authoritarian and anti-EU turn in Georgia” could result in the reconsideration of EU-Georgian and German-Georgian cooperation. Robin Wagener stresses Germany’s wish for Georgia to become an EU member and the significance of upholding European values, stressing that “EU integration, an active civil society, and pluralism would strengthen Georgia as a sovereign state.” He emphasizes that “violence against protesters is unacceptable.”
Condemning any violence against protesters, he warns that the adoption of laws targeting civil liberties and the LGBTQ+ community could hinder Georgia’s EU aspirations, stating unequivocally: “With this course, there won’t be EU membership – neither in 2030 nor later.” The statement concludes by urging both the Georgian government and its citizens to carefully consider the ramifications of their actions on Georgia’s future in the EU.
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— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) May 2, 2024
