Mishustin proposes Nikitin as deputy prime minister and Yadrov as transport minister

Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin has proposed Transport Minister Andrey Nikitin as deputy prime minister and aviation agency chief Dmitry Yadrov as transport minister, the government's press service said.

Nikitin's proposed responsibilities would include overseeing development of the transport sector. He currently heads the ministry that Mishustin has proposed placing under Yadrov, who leads the Federal Air Transport Agency.

The new government nominees have been submitted to the State Duma for approval. President Vladimir Putin has endorsed the proposed reshuffle.