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Vladimir Putin Pitches Constitutional Changes In Russia, Names Mikhail Mishustin New PM: Report
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| Last Edited | Bojicat Jan 15, 2020 12:43pm |
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| Author | NDTV |
| News Date | Wednesday, January 15, 2020 06:00:00 PM UTC0:0 |
| Description | Moscow, Russia: Russia's government resigned on Wednesday after President Vladimir Putin proposed a shake-up of the constitution, in a shock announcement that fuelled speculation about Putin's future plans.
The resignation of Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev -- a longtime Putin ally -- came after the president used his annual state of the nation address to propose a package of constitutional reforms that would strengthen parliament's role.
Speculation has swirled about changes to Russia's political system that would allow Putin to stay on after 2024, when he is due to step down after a fourth Kremlin term.
Some have suggested he could assume a new post or remain in a powerful behind-the-scenes role.
Putin quickly named Mikhail Mishustin, the low-profile head of the country's tax service, to replace Medvedev.
Medvedev and Putin appeared alongside each other on national television a few hours after Putin's address to say the government was stepping down.
Medvedev said the constitutional proposals would make significant changes to the country's balance of power and so "the government in its current form has resigned".
"All further decisions will be taken by the president," he added. |
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