Russia's Duma Approves New Cabinet Members

The 'United Russia' faction supported candidates for government positions.

Consensus

The United Russia faction supported all proposed candidates for vice-premier and ministerial positions.
The State Duma approved the appointment of four new vice-premiers and the Minister of Transport on October 21.
Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin submitted the proposed personnel changes to President Vladimir Putin on October 19.
The candidates include Oleg Kozhemyako, Irina Okladnikova, Anton Siluanov, Andrey Nikitin, and Dmitry Yadrov.
The appointments were made in accordance with Articles 83, 103, and 112 of the Constitution and Article 10 of the Constitutional Law on the Government.
The State Duma is responsible for confirming ministerial candidates, excluding those in the so-called 'security block' and the Minister of Foreign Affairs.
The voting process included a full day of discussion, with each candidate questioned by a faction, presented by a committee, and allowed to speak.
All five political factions were scheduled to deliver speeches, followed by a vote.

The United Russia faction unanimously supported all candidates, describing them as very experienced. — vesti
The United Russia faction's support was described as 'unanimous' by the party secretary. — interfax
Dmitry Kobylkin, head of the United Russia faction in the State Duma, personally praised Oleg Kozhemyako and Irina Okladnikova based on prior work experience. — vesti
No personal endorsements were mentioned by the party secretary; the focus was on the unified party decision. — interfax
Two vice-premiers, Dmitry Grigoryenko and Yuri Trutnev, are leaving the government. — vesti
No mention of outgoing officials in the report. — interfax
Irina Okladnikova was described as a 'demper' (a term possibly meaning a buffer or intermediary) during Kobylkin's time as governor. — vesti
No such personal characterization of Okladnikova was provided. — interfax