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Putin backs a minor reshuffle of Russia’s government
Vladimir Putin backed a proposed reshuffle of Russia’s government put forward by Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin.
Finance Minister Anton Siluanov will also serve as a deputy prime minister, while remaining in charge of the Finance Ministry.
Transport Minister Andrei Nikitin was nominated for a deputy prime minister role that includes overseeing transport development.
Dmitry Yadrov, head of Russia’s Federal Air Transport Agency, was nominated to replace Nikitin as transport minister.
The changes follow September’s parliamentary election, which renewed the membership of the State Duma, the lower house.
The reshuffle comes as Russia seeks new sources of growth amid a rising budget deficit, higher taxes and relatively high interest rates.
Parliament must approve all the changes before they take effect.
President Vladimir Putin backed a proposed reshuffle of Russia’s government on Monday, October 19.
The changes include Finance Minister Anton Siluanov taking on the additional role of deputy prime minister.
Transport Minister Andrei Nikitin was nominated to become deputy prime minister, and Dmitry Yadrov was nominated to replace him as transport minister.
The nominations require approval by the State Duma.
The reshuffle follows September parliamentary elections and comes as Russia seeks new sources of economic growth amid budget pressures.
- Who
- President Vladimir Putin backed a reshuffle proposed by Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin.
- What
- Several government appointments were proposed, including Anton Siluanov becoming deputy prime minister while remaining finance minister.
- When
- Monday, October 19, 2026.
- Where
- Russia.
- Why
- The reshuffle follows September parliamentary elections and comes as Russia seeks new sources of growth amid strained government finances, a rising budget deficit, higher taxes and high interest rates.
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Parliamentary elections renewed the ranks of the State Duma.
Putin backed Mishustin’s proposed government reshuffle.
- Finance minister
- Anton Siluanov, in the role since 2011
- Transport minister nominee
- Dmitry Yadrov, head of Russia’s civil aviation agency
- Deputy prime minister nominee
- Andrei Nikitin, transport minister
- Approval
- The State Duma must approve the nominations