Putin approves reshuffle of the Russian government

What the sources report

President Vladimir Putin approved a government reshuffle proposed by Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin, Russian state news agencies reported on Monday (19/10), citing the Kremlin. Mononews

Presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that social and economic issues were discussed at the meeting and that Putin accepted the proposals for changes to the composition of the government. Mononews

The reshuffle takes place after the September parliamentary elections, which produced the new composition of the State Duma. liberal.gr

The government announced that Finance Minister Anton Siluanov will retain his post and also take on the duties of deputy prime minister. in.gr

The names of the new ministers have not all yet been officially announced and will be submitted for approval to Parliament. in.gr

Where they differ

Mononews, citing Reuters, writes that Transport Minister Andrei Nikitin is proposed for the post of deputy prime minister. Mononews

Kathimerini writes that Nikitin has been appointed deputy prime minister. Kathimerini

Mononews writes that Dmitry Giantrof is proposed as his successor at the Transport Ministry. Mononews

Kathimerini writes that Giantrof has been appointed Nikitin's successor. Kathimerini