PM Mishustin announces shake-up of Russian government

The prime minister is handing several regional governors cabinet positions

Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin on Saturday unveiled his first picks for the new cabinet, which is set to undergo a major reshuffle. It was announced on Friday that Mishustin, who has led the country’s government since 2020, would retain his post.

Acting Deputy PM and Minister of Industry and Trade Denis Manturov has been tapped to become First Deputy Prime Minister.