Okladnikova proposed as deputy prime minister and government chief of staff

First Deputy Finance Minister Irina Okladnikova has been proposed as deputy prime minister and government chief of staff, Interfax reported following a meeting between Vladimir Putin and Mikhail Mishustin.

The prime minister submitted the nomination, agreed with the president, to the State Duma for approval. RBC reported that Okladnikova has been proposed for the position currently held by Dmitry Grigorenko.

The same package of proposed personnel changes would make Anton Siluanov deputy prime minister while allowing him to retain leadership of the Finance Ministry.