President Putin Pitches Constitutional Changes in Russia, Naming a New PM

President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday proposed the head of Russia’s tax service Mikhail Mishustin for the post of prime minister, news agencies reported.

The proposal to appoint 53-year-old Mishustin, a relatively obscure figure who has headed the service since 2010, came after the surprise resignation of Dmitry Medvedev following Putin’s proposal of a package of constitutional reforms.

Mishustin will face a vote of approval in the Russian parliament within one week.

Original News: By syed

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