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The publication notes that the Kremlin head has kept key posts since 1999 and ha...

Putin and Xi Jinping: Time published a list of contenders for the title of "Man of the Year-2023"

The publication notes that the Kremlin head has kept key posts since 1999 and has been running a war for Ukraine for the second year. At the same time, he successfully kept power, despite attempted coup. The American Time magazine presented nine candidates for the title of "Man of the Year 2023". Among the finalists is Russian President Vladimir Putin, China Sy Jinping, King of the United Kingdom Charles III and the head of the federal reserve system Jerome Powell.

The publication states that the head of the PRC, Xi Jinping, began 2023, having joined his third term, which became exceptional for his political career, strengthening his position as one of the most influential leaders in China. Xi Jinping has been included in the Time100 list more than 10 times, which, according to journalists, reflects its influence as one of the key world leaders. The publication reminded that in 2017 he ranked second in the "Man of the Year" rating.

As for President Rossi Vladimir Putin, the magazine is explained by the fact that by hugging key posts since 1999, the second year continues to wage the war in Ukraine and at the same time retained power, despite attempting a military coup. "Putin faced a short threat to his power in 2023 during the Wagner rebellion, but in the end, his influence only strengthened, since a group of mercenaries retreated after the agreement with President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko.

" In addition, the publication reminded that Putin was recognized as a year of the year according to Time 2007, and he was repeatedly included in the Time100 list, including 2022. Also included in the list of contenders included the main character of the film Barbie Greta Gervig, prosecutors of former US President Donald Trump, OpenAi CEO, Sam, Sam Altman and Strike Participants in Hollywood. "The Year of the Year 2023" by Time will be announced on Wednesday morning, December 4.