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Putin approves Russian government reshuffle after parliamentary election, state media report

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has approved a government reshuffle proposed by Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin following Russia's September parliamentary election. According to state media reports on October 19, the changes aim to address social and economic issues amidst challenges like budget deficits and high taxes. The new ministers will need parliamentary approval but their identities have not been disclosed yet.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has approved a government reshuffle following the September parliamentary election that renewed the ranks of the State Duma. The changes come as Russia seeks new sources of growth amid a rising budget deficit and higher taxes. Among the key appointments, Finance Minister Anton Siluanov will also serve as Deputy Prime Minister, retaining his finance role while adding responsibilities. Transportation Minister Andrei Nikitin is also set to become a Deputy Prime Minister, overseeing transportation development. These changes affect nearly half of Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin’s deputy prime ministers and require parliamentary approval.

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The reshuffle follows a September parliamentary election which renewed the ranks of the State Duma lower house of parliament and comes as Russia is looking for new sources of growth amid a rising budget deficit, higher taxes and relatively high interest rates.

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🔮 The new ministers, who have not yet been publicly named, will be put forward for parliamentary approval, the Kremlin said, without giving further details.

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Putin approves Russian government reshuffle after parliamentary election, state media report · assertive framing

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Putin approves Russian government reshuffle after parliamentary election, state media report asserted

media → approve → election

Russian President Vladimir Putin has backed a government reshuffle proposed by Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin, state news agencies reported on Monday, citing the Kremlin. asserted

agencies → back → Kremlin

"Along with a discussion on social and economic matters the prime minister proposed a number of personnel changes within the government to the head of state. asserted

minister → propose → state

These were endorsed by Putin," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov was quoted as saying by Russian news agencies. asserted

Peskov → endorse → agencies

Russia → follow → deficit

The new ministers, who have not yet been publicly named, will be put forward for parliamentary approval, the Kremlin said, without giving further details. asserted

Kremlin → name → details