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We pretty much know what will happen on March 18. The real suspense is what happens next.

And a big clue about how Vladimir Putin will govern in his fourth term will be revealed by what he does with the security services after the election.

Russian media has been filled with speculation and leaks about how the Kremlin leader is planning a major shake-up of his siloviki.

So what can we expect? Where is the Russian security state going?

On this week's Power Vertical Podcast, we look at what is reportedly on the table and what it means.

Joining me is co-host Mark Galeotti, a senior research fellow at the Institute of International Relations in Prague, head of its Center for European Security, and author of the forthcoming book Vory: Russia's Super Mafia.

Enjoy...

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NOTE TO POWER VERTICALISTAS: I will be traveling for the next few weeks for public appearances in Estonia and Poland -- and a short vacation in the United States. No Power Vertical products will appear from February 19 and March 14 inclusive. The regular schedule resumes on March 15.

The Daily Vertical is a video primer for Russia-watchers that appears Monday through Friday. Viewers can suggest topics via Twitter @PowerVertical or on the Power Vertical Facebook page.

A transcript of today's Daily Vertical can be found here.

NOTE TO POWER VERTICALISTAS: I will be traveling for the next few weeks for public appearances in Estonia and Poland -- and a short vacation in the United States. No Power Vertical products will appear from February 19 to March 14. The regular schedule resumes on March 15.