Dmitry Medvedev: the rise and fall of the Robin to Putin’s Batman

Corruption allegations and embarrassing public moments weakened Russia’s former PM

Vladimir Putin’s decision on Wednesday to accept the resignation of Dmitry Medvedev was not a surprise. For some time, Medvedev’s standing within the Russian government has been inexorably sinking.

There have been embarrassing public moments. Medvedev has been spotted nodding off during Putin’s presidential addresses, not once but on several occasions.

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