the Head of the Federation Council Commission on information policy Alexei Pushkov commented on Twitter reaction from Secretary of state Michael Pompeo on change of the Russian government. Yesterday it was reported that Pompeo in an interview with radio host Tony Katz spoke about changes in the Russian government.
According to the head of the state Department, the United States should assess how the events will develop, but on the American side acts against Russia is unlikely to change. According to Pushkov, “don’t changed in pleasing US direction,” and Russia’s foreign policy under the new government.
“In this sense, the American side can count on a full parity”, — said Russian Senator.
After the announcement of the President’s address to the Federal Assembly Wednesday, 15 January, the Prime Minister of Russia Dmitry Medvedev announced that the Cabinet of Ministers resigns. January 16, the state Duma approved the candidacy of the former head FNS of Michael mishustina for the position of head of the government. On the same day in the evening Vladimir Putin has signed the decree about appointment of the new Prime Minister.
the Former head of the government Dmitry Medvedev appointed Deputy Chairman of the Russian security Council. The new head of the Federal tax service of Daniil Egorov appointed.