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Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that pre-discussed with Dmitry Medvedev the resignation of his government. This writes TASS.
“Previously discussed, and (Medvedev – approx. ed.) was aware of what is happening,” said Putin.
the Russian President also noted that he has a great relationship with former Prime Minister of the country.
“we Have a relationship with Dmitry Anatolyevich very open, friendly, friendly for many years. We have secrets from each other no. So we discussed it with him,” – said Putin.
the Russian President also denied the suggestion that his “tandem” with Medvedev broke up. He declared it, answering a reporter’s question.
“Yes, nothing broke. We both worked, and work with President Dmitry Medvedev. He changed the direction of its activities. This is true, it is natural, too”, – said Putin.
on 15 January, the government headed by Dmitry Medvedev in full force resigned. The new Prime Minister became the head of the FTS Mikhail Mishustin. January 21, was announced the full composition of the new Cabinet. However, many of the old members of the government have received new appointments.
Medvedev, the head of state was asked to become Deputy Chairman of the Russian security Council. To this end, he submitted to the state Duma a draft law in the security Council of the Russian Federation introduced the new post.
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