Putin's 2024 Election Campaign: Ultra-Conservatism, Economy, Victory in Ukraine, and a Message to the World

Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced his intention to run for a fifth term in the 2024 presidential election, with little opposition expected due to wartime censorship and the suppression of the liberal opposition. Putin's campaign will focus on socially conservative policies, a pivot away from the West, and the goal of victory in Ukraine. The Kremlin is confident in the economy's growth under wartime sanctions, but experts warn of risks of economic overheating. Putin's campaign will also emphasize the glorification of Russia's battle with the West and the importance of the economy, while maintaining continuity in foreign policy and a lack of willingness to reset relations with the West.