News Alert: Russian cabinet resigns after Putin calls for constitutional change that could give him significant influence after term finishes

Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev has resigned, though President Vladimir Putin has announced that he will offer him a new position as Russia's Security Council deputy chairman. Putin's plan to give constitutional status to the state council, a top advisory body to the president he created in 2000, and transfer more power to parliament, including naming the country's prime minister, could be a path for him to maintain significant influence in a different capacity once this presidential term is finished.

Democracy Dies in Darkness     News Alert Jan 15, 9:10 AM     Russian cabinet resigns after Putin calls for constitutional change that could give him significant influence after term finishes Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev has resigned, though President Vladimir Putin has announced that he will offer him a new position as Russia's Security Council deputy chairman. Putin's plan to give constitutional status to the state council, a top advisory body to the president he created in 2000, and transfer more power to parliament, including naming the country's prime minister, could be a path for him to maintain significant influence in a different capacity once this presidential term is finished. Read more » Advertisement You received this email because you signed up for news alerts from The Washington Post. Manage my newsletters and alerts | Unsubscribe Privacy Policy | Help ©2020 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071