Putin reshuffles his government: Finance Minister Nikitin promoted

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Russia is in an economic crisis – and the Kremlin is drawing personnel consequences. President Vladimir Putin has approved a cabinet reshuffle. As reported by Spiegel, Finance Minister Nikitin will be promoted as part of the reshuffle. In addition, the incumbent transport minister will be replaced.

What has leaked from Moscow so far

So far, only one thing is certain based on current reports: Putin is giving the green light for the reshuffle. In the finance ministry, this means a promotion for Nikitin, who previously served as finance minister. What position he will hold in the future cannot be determined from current reporting. It is also clear: the current transport minister is stepping down. Who will take his post, the Kremlin has not yet announced.

Why Putin is reshuffling right now

The fact that the reshuffle is happening right now is no coincidence, according to Spiegel. Russia is in an economic crisis. With the promotion of the finance minister, the Kremlin is shifting responsibility to where the economic policy signals have also recently come from. For you this means: Russia is steering toward a new leadership team during an economically strained phase.

What remains pending

The reshuffle has not yet been officially announced by the Kremlin. It is therefore to be expected that the personnel decisions will be officially announced from Moscow in the coming days. What course the new leadership team will take will only become clear once the names of the new officeholders are set – and what role Nikitin will take on in the future.