Ex-President Medvedev Confirmed As PM -- RIA Novosti
Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev was confirmed as the country’s new prime minister by a majority of votes in the State Duma on Tuesday.
President Vladimir Putin submitted Medvedev’s candidacy for the post shortly after his inauguration as president on Monday. Medvedev occupied the presidential post in 2008-2012.
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My Comment: Putin wants to show continuity in the Russian government. This appointment and confirmation is not a surprise.
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