Putin names new prime minister

President Vladimir Putin today nominated Mikhail Fradkov, a former tax police chief who is Russia’s representative to the European Union, to the post of prime minister.

Putin names new prime minister
Mon, 01 Mar, 2004 - 09:29

President Vladimir Putin today nominated Mikhail Fradkov, a former tax police chief who is Russia’s representative to the European Union, to the post of prime minister.

Putin named Fradkov, an unexpected choice, during a meeting with leading lawmakers from the dominant pro-Kremlin party.

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