Ksenia Sobchak, a Russian TV personality planning to run against Vladimir Putin in next year’s presidential election, attacked his policies on October 24 but said she would not personally insult him in the campaign because he was a family friend.
Reuters: Russian presidential hopeful says she won’t sling mud at Putin
A journalist looks at a computer screen displaying Ksenia Sobchak's campaign web page, in Moscow on October 19, 2017.The entry of Russian socialite and TV host Ksenia Sobchak into next year's presidential election is aimed at rekindling public interest in a dull ballot widely expected to extend Vladimir Putin's rule, media said on October 19, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / Mladen ANTONOV
