Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed his support for a cabinet reshuffle proposed by Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin, state news agencies reported today, citing the Kremlin.
“Along with a discussion of social and economic issues, the prime minister proposed to the head of state a series of changes to the composition of the government. Putin agreed to these,” said Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, according to Russian news agencies.
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Vladimir Putin approved the reshuffle of the Russian government
The reshuffle follows the September parliamentary elections, which renewed the seats in the State Duma, and comes at a time when Moscow is seeking new sources of growth amid thegrowing budget deficit, higher taxes, and relatively high interest rates.
Not all of the new ministers’ names have been publicly announced yet, and they will be subject to parliamentary approval.
However, the government announced that Anton Siluanov, the Minister of Finance, will retain his position but will also assume the duties of Deputy Prime Minister.
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Source: APE-MPE
