Following the inauguration of the president, the Russian Constitution dictates the dissolution of the outgoing Government and the formation of a brand new one. Vladimir Putin, on May 10, offered himself as a candidate to proceed as prime minister to the Duma (Lower House of the Russian Parliament). Mikhail Mishustin, a technocrat from the Federal Tax Service, was proposed to stay within the place of head of the Cabinet attributable to his profitable administration of the Russian economic system amidst sanctions. Lawmakers accepted Putin’s proposal to retain Mishustin.
Subsequently, the remaining members of the Executive have been launched, and on May 14, the formation of the brand new Cabinet was finalized by Putin. The most notable change was the departure of Sergei Shoigu because the Minister of Defense, changed by civilian economist Andrey Belousov, who is understood for his integrity and managerial abilities. Belousov’s important activity is to optimize accessible assets to help troops in Ukraine.
Denis Manturov, the previous Minister of Industry and Commerce, will now assume the function of first deputy prime minister. Alexander Novak, one other key determine within the new authorities, will oversee a good portion of Belousov’s earlier obligations. Novak may even proceed to watch the Ministry of Energy.
The new Cabinet consists of solely three girls, with Tatiana Golikova as essentially the most distinguished, coordinating social coverage. The authorities additionally options Deputy Prime Minister Dmitri Grigorenko, overseeing monetary sector progress and digital growth.
Despite having ten deputy prime ministers and 21 ministers, most of whom retained their positions, there are new faces in key roles. Former governors have been appointed to steer varied ministries, whereas Sergei Lavrov will proceed because the Minister of Foreign Affairs.
Notable figures reminiscent of the pinnacle of the Federal Security Service (FSB) and the Director of the Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) stay of their positions. Sergei Lavrov and the pinnacle of the National Guard Victor Zolotov additionally proceed.
Sergei Shoigu has been transferred to the Security Council secretariat, amidst allegations of corruption inside his ministry. The reshuffling of positions suggests a shift in affect inside the Russian authorities, significantly within the context of current battle selections.