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Articles with tag "Mishustin"

TAKE-OFF DENIED

Russian Civil Aviation Chief Dismissed

Alexander Neradko oversaw a sector that has been hit hard by Western sanctions.
'unprecedented relations'

China's Xi Offers Russia 'Firm Support' in 'Core Interests'

Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin's visit is the highest-level visit by a Russian official to China since the invasion of Ukraine.
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strategic partnership

Russian PM in China for Talks With Xi, Business Forum

The two countries are set to ink a series of trade deals during the Russian delegation's visit.
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'serious concern'

Russia Decries ‘Inadequate’ Vaccination Rates as Virus Infections, Deaths Soar

The prime minister's comments came amid a streak of record high Covid-19 fatalities.
dna directory

Russia Seeks Funding for Putin’s ‘Genetic Database’

Prime Minister Mishustin has ordered to allocate money toward the National Genetic Information Database by July 30.
PUBLIC OPINION

Approval for Putin, Mishustin Grows in Russia – Poll

Putin’s approval ratings grew from 63% in March to 67% in May.
NOT JUST A PLACEHOLDER

A Year After Shock Appointment, Russian Prime Minister Mishustin’s Star is Rising

Some experts are predicting that the well-connected technocrat might be destined for a long career at the summit of Russian politics.
News Analysis

Russian PM Mishustin Tightens Grip on Domestic Policy in Mini Reshuffle

Putin’s divide-and-conquer approach is also on display.
return to health

Russian PM Recovers From Virus as Infection Rates Slow

Mishustin had been in treatment for nearly three weeks.
opinion Ilya Klishin

Why Showcase the Prime Minister’s Illness on TV?

Russian citizens instinctively expect their leaders to lie to them during crises but the authorities now seem intent on proving that they are not hiding...
confirmed diagnosis

Russian PM Mishustin Diagnosed With Coronavirus

His diagnosis comes as Russia's number of coronavirus infections surpassed 100,000 in a record one-day surge.
temporary reprieve

Moscow Sends Money to Cash-Strapped Russians Stuck Abroad as Virus Grounds Flights

The Foreign Ministry estimates that 25,000 Russian nationals are awaiting repatriation.
after the dust settles

'Nothing Fell Apart': Putin Speaks on Shock Cabinet Reshuffle

When asked who else knew about his plans, Putin responded: “I did. Isn’t that enough?”
HIGH EARNER

Russia’s PM Earned $35M as Investor, Former Employer Says

Investment group UFG breaks silence on Mikhail Mishustin’s role with the firm.
Hidden properties

Russian PM Mishustin and Family Own $45M in Moscow Real Estate – Navalny

The former tax chief's unexpected promotion to high office has led to a series of investigations into his family’s property ownership.
In depth

How Mishustin Rose to the Top: Old Ties, Savvy and a Knack for Systems

Vladimir Putin shocked the world when he named a little-known tax chief his number two. We delve into the new Russian prime minister’s background.
private properties

New Russian PM’s Sister Owns $14M in Hidden Real Estate – BBC

Natalya Stenina's only work experience is a stint at Aeroflot in the early 2000s, BBC Russia reported.
Arctic Oil

Mishustin Gives Gazprom the Go-Ahead

The new prime minister granted Gazprom Oil the development rights to the Khambateyskoye gas and oil field.
ECONOMIC SHIFT

Russia’s PM Orders New Spending Plan to Boost Living Standards

Moscow prepares to ramp up state spending in a push to deliver growth and support hard-pressed Russians.
Follow the money

New Russian PM Transferred His Wealth to Wife – Kommersant

Critics have questioned how Mishustin's wife came to earn 789 million rubles ($12.5 million) without owning a business.
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