Putin's daughters, Katerina Tikhonova and Maria Vorontsova, recently spoke at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. Former CIA agent Ronald Marks emphasized Vladimir Putin's ambition to restore the Russian empire and assert his dominance in Russia. Marks noted Putin's awareness of his mortality and consideration of his legacy, describing his daughters as sharp and integral to his vision. Rumors about Putin's health have intensified as his family steps into the limelight. Last year, Russian authorities uncovered an alleged assassination plot against Putin.