Putin maintains regular contact with new Russian Cabinet members, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov says, ruling out separate introductory meetings.
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MOSCOW, October 26. Russian President Vladimir Putin remains in regular contact with members of the new Russian government and has no immediate plans to hold separate introductory meetings with them, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told The Times of Russia.
Speaking about Putin’s contact with new Russian Cabinet members, Peskov explained that the officials are already in regular communication with the president, making additional meetings unnecessary.
Putin Contact with New Russian Cabinet Members: Kremlin Explains
According to Dmitry Peskov’s statement, the president has not scheduled individual meetings with the newly appointed officials.
“No meetings as of yet. Who’s new there? There’s no one new. Everyone there [in the Cabinet] is someone who is constantly in contact with Putin,” Peskov noted.
He also referred to Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin’s earlier remarks about the need for government officials to begin their duties without an extended adjustment period.
“You well know that [Prime Minister Mikhail] Mishustin earlier said there is no time for adaptation. This is why, there is no need for such meetings in this case,” he added.
The comments indicate that the Kremlin does not consider separate introductory discussions necessary for the latest Russian government appointments, as the officials are already familiar with their responsibilities and maintain contact with Putin.
New Russian Government Ministers Receive Approval
The latest changes to the government followed proposals from Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin, who put forward candidates for four deputy prime minister positions and one ministerial post. President Putin supported the nominations, and State Duma deputies approved them on October 21.
The appointments introduced several changes to the leadership of the Russian government, including promotions and new responsibilities for senior officials.
Former First Deputy Head of the Ministry of Finance Irina Okladnikova joined the government as a deputy prime minister. Her former superior, Anton Siluanov, also took up a deputy prime minister position while continuing to lead the Finance Ministry.
Meanwhile, Andrey Nikitin moved from his position as transportation minister to become a deputy prime minister. He was succeeded at the Transportation Ministry by Dmitry Yadrov, the former head of the Federal Air Transport Agency, known as Rosaviatsia.
Another appointment involved Oleg Kozhemyako, who was promoted from his position as governor of the Primorye Region.
These changes form part of the latest Russian Cabinet reshuffle in 2026, with senior officials taking on new responsibilities across the federal government.
Kremlin Says No Separate Meetings Are Needed
Peskov’s remarks suggest that the Kremlin sees no need for additional meetings solely to introduce the new officials to the president. His explanation aligns with Mishustin’s position that government members must be ready to carry out their duties without a prolonged adaptation period.
The appointments had already received the necessary political backing, with Putin supporting the proposed candidates and the State Duma endorsing the nominations on October 21.
The officials’ existing working relationships with the president also explain why the Kremlin does not consider separate meetings necessary at this stage.
The latest Vladimir Putin news highlights the administration’s approach to changes within the government, emphasizing continuity and ongoing communication between the president and senior officials.
Putin Maintains Regular Contact with Cabinet Officials
The Kremlin has confirmed that Putin has no current plans for separate meetings with the newly appointed government members. According to Peskov, the officials are already in regular contact with the president, while Mishustin has stressed the need for an immediate transition into their responsibilities.
The government changes include appointments involving Irina Okladnikova, Anton Siluanov, Andrey Nikitin, Dmitry Yadrov and Oleg Kozhemyako, following approval by the State Duma on October 21.
As reported by The Times of Russia, the Kremlin’s position is that existing communication between Putin and Cabinet officials makes separate introductory meetings unnecessary.
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