Russian Cabinet Reshuffle Set for Late May: PM

Structural changes will take place and new appointments will be made in the Russian government in late May, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Kasyanov told a press conference in Moscow on Monday.

But he denied a sharp structural reform of the cabinet. "The changes will be an attempt to adjust the structure and personnel to improve the work of the cabinet," Kasyanov said.

The reshuffle will came following analysis of the cabinet's one- year work since it was formed in May 2000.

The premier said he is currently holding intensive consultations with President Vladimir Putin, and the consultations are to be completed shortly.






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