The prevalent opinion among Russia watchers in the West and the disconcerted Russian opposition is that Putin will claim the next presidential term and even the one after. The real question is whether he will be able to hold on to power for the next six years of this illegitimately gained and progressively deteriorating presidency.
Baev, Pavel K. (2024) Week of ceremonies mark a wobbly start for Putin's new presidential term, Eurasia Daily Monitor (1–1). 13 May.
