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Russian government resigns after President Putin’s state-of-the-nation address proposes changes to the constitution
14 Sept 02:36 Key points summarised by AI
- Russia's government, led by Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev, resigned following President Putin's state-of-the-nation address proposing sweeping constitutional changes.
- Putin's proposed reforms aim to empower the State Duma in appointing the Prime Minister and cabinet, and establish the State Council as a permanent constitutional body, shifting the balance of power.
- Medvedev's resignation facilitates Putin's implementation of these changes, with analysts interpreting the move as a political "reboot" ahead of upcoming elections.
- The government reshuffle, which includes a new role for Medvedev, is widely seen as a popular decision aligning Russia's political course with a "more patriotic" mandate from voters.
