Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said he may run for a second term of office in 2012, but added “time will show”.

“If I work well and succeed and if the Russian people trust me, why should I not run,” he said at a meeting with students and lecturers of Pittsburgh University on Thursday.

Asked whether Prime Minister Vladimir Putin will also run, Medvedev responded “it is better to ask him about his plans”.

The president recalled that Putin had recently said they would agree on who would run for president in 2012.

“That does not mean that we are deciding for anyone. That means that people with certain political weight should conduct such consultations,” Medvedev said.

Asked whether he was ready to swap places with Putin after 2012 and become the prime minister, Medvedev said he was ready to work at any post if it benefits the country.

“I do not like to guess the future, but if it benefits the country I am ready to work at any post,” he said.