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 proposed by Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin following the September parliamentary election that renewed the State Duma's ranks. The changes aim to address economic challenges such as a rising budget deficit and higher taxes, which are hindering Russia’s search for new sources of growth. While the specific ministers have not yet been publicly named, they will need parliamentary approval before taking their positions. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed these personnel changes were endorsed by Putin but did not provide further details.

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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
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. asserted
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
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