Now this is quite a statement from the Russian president, made today during a visit with road workers in Krasnoyarsk, Siberia: “If the people vote for United Russia, it means that a clear majority of the people put their trust in me, and in turn that means I will have the moral right to hold those in the Duma and the cabinet responsible for the implementation of the tasks that have been set as of today. … As the old saying goes, victory belongs not to those who have might on their side but to those who have truth on their side. This has deep meaning.” I think the president’s comment, which can be read as a preemptive declaration of his intentions, speaks for itself. It appears Putin continues to be under enormous pressure to explain his role following the election of a new president, meaning that the warring board members of the Korporatsiya are still very nervous despite the president’s assurances that although he may leave the presidency, his iron fist shall not.