Vladimir Putin has ruled over Russia for over two decades. But When Putin is gone, who will rule Russia next? Will Russia pass into the hands of another hawkish ruler or will an anti-Putin successor win the throne? The future of the world depends significantly on who replaces Putin. A bloody and prolonged war in Ukraine and rumours of Putin’s ill-health have reignited the hopes and ambitions of those who see themselves as Putin’s heirs. While war rages in Ukraine, a secret battle is on in the Kremlin and the last man standing will be Russia’s next ruler. Will Putin’s successor be a member of his inner circle or his opposition? #putin. #russia #russiaukrainewar #putinsuccessor. #nextrussianpresident 0:00 - Introduction 0:53 - Russia’s Next President – “Another Putin” or “Anti-Putin”? 2:01 - Putin’s Potential Successors 2:43 - The Russian Hawks 9:13 - The Liberal Candidates CRUX is your daily video news guide to the big events that are shaping our world. We track news, geopolitics, diplomacy and defence strategies and explain how they shape national policies. Crux makes sense of global developments, and analyses their impact on daily lives. Follow CRUX on Instagram (@crux.india): https://bit.ly/3qSFx1K Follow CRUX on Facebook: https://bit.ly/2Lte7iF #GetCloserToTheNews with latest headlines on politics, sports and entertainment on news18.com https://bit.ly/2Y4QccL Also watch: Crux Decode: https://bit.ly/3MjzIoG Crux+ : https://bit.ly/35mm97B Crux Most Watched: https://bit.ly/3KhJ8iX