Iran Press/ Europe: It comes after Dmitri Medvedev resigned in a surprise move earlier on Wednesday, Kremlin announced.
Duma, Russia’s lower parliament, is expected to approve the appointment on Thursday.
Russia's President Vladimir Putin thanked Medvedev — who has been offered a new position as vice-chairman of the Security Council — for his service.
Russia’s prime minister Dmitry Medvedev unexpectedly submitted both his and his government’s resignation on Wednesday.
Medvedev will now serve as deputy of the National Security Council, a newly created position. 207/211
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