Putin will run for Russian president ; Medvedev to become prime minister . Vladimir Putin says the change is mostly about preserving the status quo . He says Treisman and Medvedev both recognize the importance of keeping economy growing . Both want to make Russia a strong , modern country and understand the need for an efficient economy linked into global markets and capital flows . Putin : The one work together , dividing up tasks in bid to remain in power .
Putin will run for Russian president ; Medvedev to become prime minister . Vladimir Putin says the change is mostly about preserving the status quo . He says Treisman and Medvedev both recognize the importance of keeping economy growing . Putin : The one work together , dividing up tasks in bid to remain in power .