Putin`s ministers were not told of resignation plans in advance
(The Guardian Russia)

Ministers were called into surprise meeting where they were told they would all be resigning from their jobsVladimir Putin´s plans to remake Russia´s government remained a secret kept by him and his inner circle until the very last moment, when ministers were called to a surprise meeting to be told they were all about to resign from their jobs. Related: Putin`s plans are all about keeping his hands on levers of power Vladimir Putin´s selection for Russia´s next prime minister is a loyal technocrat seen as a capable placeholder while the Russian president plans for his political succession.(August 9, 1999)  Acting prime minister Continue reading...