#BREAKING - Russian government to resign in full, Prime Minister Medvedev to be appointed deputy head of Security Council
This means all ministers stepping down, pending re-appointment. Putin has asked them to keep working in their current jobs until new govt formed
Medvedev says Putin to take decision on make-up of next cabinet
Medvedev made the announcement live on state TV, Putin thanked him for the hard work
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Putin to create the post of Deputy Head of Security Council, has offered it to Medvedev
Putin is the head of the Security Council. It consists of 11 permanent members including Medvedev
"(Medvedev) always handled these questions," Putin said
interfax.ru/russia/691309
Putin is the head of the Security Council. It consists of 11 permanent members including Medvedev
"(Medvedev) always handled these questions," Putin said
interfax.ru/russia/691309
News comes about two hours after Putin's annual state of the nation address where he announced sweeping constitutional changes that would shift power from the presidency to parliament and the PM
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He also proposed that parliament would have power to vote on and choose the next PM
Putin’s comments are likely to reignite speculation about his plans once his current presidential term ends in 2024.
Putin’s comments are likely to reignite speculation about his plans once his current presidential term ends in 2024.
Russian cabinet ministers were not given a heads up about their imminent resignation, apparently
In another quote a minister tells @thebell_io the news was "like lightning out of a clear sky"
In another quote a minister tells @thebell_io the news was "like lightning out of a clear sky"
