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Russian PM Mishustin Arrives in Tehran for Talks With Iranian President

The visit comes ahead of a planned meeting between Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Massed Pezeshkian at next month’s BRICS summit in Russia.

Russian PM to Meet Iranian President in Tehran

The announcement came as Russia has condemned Israel's "political murder" of Iran-backed Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah in Beirut.

Kadyrov Says Ally Khuchiyev Appointed Mishustin Aide

Muslim Khuchiyev stepped down as head of the Chechen government earlier this week after nearly six years in office.

Reshuffle 2024: Who Is in Russia's New Government Cabinet

Here’s a guide to the people who make up Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin’s cabinet, with the latest new faces and who’s changed places.

Russian Lawmakers Approve Mishustin’s Return as PM

The State Duma voted 375-0 in favor of Mikhail Mishustin’s reappointment, a sign the Kremlin is banking on continuity and stability.

Russian Civil Aviation Chief Dismissed

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Approval for Putin, Mishustin Grows in Russia – Poll

Putin’s approval ratings grew from 63% in March to 67% in May.

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.

Russian PM Mishustin Tightens Grip on Domestic Policy in Mini Reshuffle

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

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...

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.

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.

'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?”

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

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

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.

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