Dmitry Medvedev to present his political programme

Incumbent Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, who is expected to to become the country's next prime minister, will present his political programme to members of the State Council, the Izvestiya newspaper reports.

In addition to governors, members of the cabinet and parliamentary speakers, leaders of the Yabloko party, the Patriots of Russia party and the Right Cause party will take part in the meeting.