‘Being for Putin is the bare minimum’: United Russia declares itself party of the president for first time since 2007

United Russia has rebranded itself as the party of President Putin at its congress in Moscow, marking a significant shift since 2007. The campaign poster with the slogan "Being for Putin is the bare minimum" underscores the party's renewed alignment with Putin's leadership. This move suggests a tightening of the Kremlin's grip on political power, signaling that support for Putin is now seen as fundamental to the party's identity and operations. This shift has implications for domestic politics, potentially consolidating Putin's authority while marginalizing dissent within the party ranks.