Political appointments

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Vladimir Vasiliev calls Mishustin good example for civil servants

Vladimir Vasiliev calls Mishustin good example for civil servants

The appointment of Mikhail Mishustin to the post of Prime Minister of Russia will help increase tax collections in Dagestan, the head of the republic, Vladimir Vasiliev, said at a meeting on the message of Russian President Vladimir Putin to the …

Mishustin included in Russian Security Council

Mishustin included in Russian Security Council

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree on including Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin in the Russian Security Council, the statement on the Kremlin website said. "To make a change to …

Anatoly Aksakov: Russian government needs new blood

Anatoly Aksakov: Russian government needs new blood

Head of the State Duma’s Committee for Financial Markets Anatoly Aksakov, speaking to Vestnik Kavkaza, commented on the resignation of Dmitry Medvedev's Cabinet and President Vladimir Putin's proposal to appoint …

Russia's PM candidate Mishustin announces his programme

Russia's PM candidate Mishustin announces his programme

Candidate for the position of Russian prime minister Mikhail Mishustin held a meeting with the United Russia party's faction in the Russian State Duma. During the meeting he said some changes are planned in the new …

New U.S. Ambassador Sullivan arrives in Moscow today

New U.S. Ambassador Sullivan arrives in Moscow today

New U.S. ambassador to Russia John Sullivan will arrive to Moscow today. According to the U.S. embassy, "Ambassador Sullivan looks forward to enhancing the overall bilateral relationship and strengthening …

Ran Gidor appointed new Israeli ambassador to Georgia

Ran Gidor appointed new Israeli ambassador to Georgia

Israeli diplomat Ran Gidor has been appointed as the new ambassador of Israel to Georgia. Ran Gidor has replaced Shabtai Tsur, who has served in the role since 2016. The new ambassador has met …

Tokayev names new energy minister of Kazakhstan

Tokayev names new energy minister of Kazakhstan

Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev named Nurlan Nogayev, previously a provincial governor, as the country's energy minister. Nogayev, 52, had mostly worked in the oil industry before …

Kazakh ambassador to Russia retires

Kazakh ambassador to Russia retires

Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Russia Imangali Tasmagambetov was dismissed today as he reached retirement age. The decree was signed by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, Sputnik Kazakhstan reported. …

New chief of Armenia's Cadaster Committee appointed

New chief of Armenia's Cadaster Committee appointed

The Armenian government made a decision to appoint Suren Tovmasyan as head of Armenia's Cadaster Committee. Some weeks ago, Sarhat Petrosyan had resigned from this position. In doing so, he explained that …

Charles Michel becomes EU Council President

Charles Michel becomes EU Council President

Former Belgian Prime Minister Charles Michel replaced Donald Tusk as head of the European Council. The outgoing leader exchanged a handshake and a hug with the new Council …

Two deputy police chiefs appointed in Armenia

Two deputy police chiefs appointed in Armenia

Armenian President Armen Sarkisyan signed decrees appointing Arthur Martirosyan and Tigran Yesayan as Armenian police deputy chiefs, the presidential press office reports.   …

Kazakh ambassador to Czech Republic appointed

Kazakh ambassador to Czech Republic appointed

Former state secretary of Kazakhstan Marat Tazhin has been appointed as Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Czech Republic, Akorda reported. Earlier, Tazhin has been working in the President's Office, Cabinet of …

Chikovani appointed Gakharia’s spokesperson

Chikovani appointed Gakharia’s spokesperson

Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia’s advisor for strategic communications Irakli Chikovani will also serve as the PM’s spokesperson. According to Gakharia, the new position …