He was widely popular with the public and appeared to be the lead candidate to become President of Russia in 2000.

It was his idea to create the office of President of Russia in the first place.

And I hope he will continue to be the elected President of Russia.

Was a key figure in the protection of the President of Russia.

He ran for President of Russia in 1991, 1996 (withdrawing during the campaign) and 2000, both times coming fourth.

He previously served as the third President of Russia, from 2008 to 2012.

The President of Russia is entitled to stay in office for six years.

Getting to speak to the President of Russia, even when you have hot intel in your hand, was not easy.

"That was in those days when you could benefit by being close to the President of Russia."

It is the President of Russia who now needs to deal with this matter - him and nobody else.