State Duma Committees Endorse All Mishustin Nominees for Deputy Prime Minister and Minister Roles
The State Duma’s committees have signaled their unanimous support for all candidates nominated by Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin for the roles of deputy prime minister and minister. This consensus was announced by First Deputy Chairman Alexander Zhukov, who noted that a total of 18 expert committees reviewed the nominations and arrived at a positive recommendation for each candidate. The statements underline the strong alignment between the executive branch and the legislative chamber on the current slate of appointed officials. (RIA News)
Zhukov conveyed that the committee work is complete and that the feedback from the expert groups had been integrated into the plenary process. He emphasized that the MPs backed every announced candidate, indicating broad cross-party acceptance of Mishustin’s team as it moves toward formal parliamentary approval. (RIA News)
The schedule published by the Duma for May outlines the next steps in the confirmation process. A plenary session on May 10 focused on the vote to approve the head of government’s nomination. During that gathering, Mishustin presented a detailed report and fielded questions from the deputies, providing firsthand responses on key policy priorities and administrative plans. Subsequent sessions are planned to consider the deputy prime minister candidates on May 13 and the ministerial nominees on May 14, according to proceedings outlined by the Speaker of the State Duma. (RIA News)
Leaders in the Duma described the May timetable as part of a routine, transparent examination of the executive team, intended to ensure continuity of governance and a clear mandate for implementing government programs. The confirmation phase has involved extensive interparty dialogue, expert commentary, and procedural reviews, all aimed at ensuring the nominations meet statutory criteria and reflect the current policy agenda. (RIA News)
Observers note that the deputy prime minister and ministerial candidates were subjects of careful scrutiny in the lead-up to the current confirmation cycle. The discussions highlighted the government’s priorities in governance, economic policy, social programs, and international engagement, with the parliamentary procedure designed to validate the leadership lineup before any new term begins. (RIA News)