Putin rejects idea of becoming interim president
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has rejected the idea of becoming acting president ahead of an election next year where he is the favorite, Radio Liberty reported.
"We have not discussed this," Putin told journalists.
His comment followed speculation that Putin could give up his post of prime minister and take on the job of president ahead of the March 4 poll.
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