Medvedev Calls for Putin To Become Prime Minister By Alan Cullison and Andrew Osborn
Word Count: 716 MOSCOW -- Less than six months before his presidential term expires, Vladimir Putin was offered a path back to power -- as prime minister -- by the man he handpicked to succeed him. In a three-minute television address -- his first since Mr. Putin named him successor -- Dmitry Medvedev called on Mr. Putin to take the post to insure the government's continuity after March presidential elections. Mr. Putin is seen as virtually certain to accept the invitation, though he made no announcement Tuesday. Kremlin supporters across the political spectrum voiced their support. Mr. Putin's spokesman couldn't immediately be reached. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB119737240801720733.html?mod=fox_australian
