Siluanov Gets Expanded Powers as Finance Minister

In particular, a new position in the government structure will be created - Vice Prime Minister and Minister of Finance.

Consensus

Anton Siluanov was nominated for the position of Vice Prime Minister - Minister of Finance.
The expansion of Siluanov's powers is linked to the need for additional coordination in the financial sector.
Financial discipline is a key priority during the current economic period.
The government submitted proposals for cabinet reshuffle to the State Duma.
The role of the Ministry of Finance is considered critically important.
Cabinet reshuffles are a normal part of government operations.

Points of divergence

Press secretary of the Prime Minister Boris Belyakov provided detailed explanations about the cabinet reshuffle. — vesti
Irina Okladnikova was nominated for the position of Vice Prime Minister – Head of the Government Apparatus. — interfax

Coverage (9 sources)

Siluanov spoke about the advantages of working as vice-premier — Ведомости
Siluanov spoke about the differences between the positions of minister and vice-premier — Вести
Siluanov explained changes in the financial block of the government — Вести
Siluanov stated that the vice-premier position offers more opportunities to manage finances — Москва 24
Peskov explained the reason for expanding Siluanov's powers — Вести
In the Kremlin, the increase of the Russian Federation's finance minister to the level of vice-premier was explained — Интерфакс
In the cabinet explained Siluanov's candidacy for a new position — Вести
Press secretary of Mishustin explained the emergence of the position of vice-premier for finance — Интерфакс
Peskov: expanding Silyanov's powers is needed for coordination of financial discipline — Москва 24

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