The Russian political elite have plunged into a state of domestic conflict which is invisible to the world. It started against the background of a discussion of candidates for the posts of the new prime minister of Russia and the new mayor of Moscow. This was stated by Valery Solovey, a political scientist and doctor of historical sciences, in an interview with the Echo of Moscow radio station.
He believes that a quiet conflict is very likely to turn into an open fierce struggle in the most immediate future.
“The Russian political elite are facing a grave domestic conflict,” said political analyst Valery Solovey. “It is related to reshuffles and the question of who will be appointed as a new prime minister and a new Moscow mayor. Yes, it is true that the Kremlin is discussing candidates for the posts of a new prime minister and a new mayor of Moscow.
“On this occasion, there is but a fierce struggle among the political elite, which is invisible to the world. Chances are it will turn into a grave conflict in the most immediate future.
“They want to keep power in their hands but there are different opinions on when and how exactly it should be done.”