Kremlin says Russia 'theoretically' doesn't need to hold elections next year because Putin will 'obviously' win

• The Kremlin's spokesperson said Russia "theoretically" doesn't need to hold presidential elections next year.
• The elections don't need to happen because "it's obvious that Putin will be reelected," Dmitry Peskov said.
• Putin has maintained a tight grip on power, making his 2024 re-election all but certain.

A spokesperson for the Kremlin said this week that Russia "theoretically" doesn't need to hold presidential elections next year because it's "obvious" that Vladimir Putin will win.