He said this on Thursday, December 14, at a press conference. According to Russian media, Putin said that he counts on the support of those political forces that share his view on the development of the country, and also trust him.

In general, I count on broad support of citizens, "the Russian president said, adding that while his administration had not decided who would be appointed head of his campaign headquarters.

As reported URA-Inform, December 6, Vladimir Putin officially announced his participation in the presidential elections in Russia in 2018. He was first elected president in 2000, then he was reelected in 2004. After four years of work as Prime Minister of Russia in 2012 again won elections.

Recall, presidential elections in Russia will be held on March 18, 2018.