The most puzzling and unexpected high-profile resignation happened today in the Kremlin. Vladimir Putin dismissed the Chief of his Presidential Administration, his long-time friend and closest of allies, Sergey Ivanov. Formally, Ivanov filed for resignation himself, but in fact not only did he lose his position, he was moved to another post: he was made Special Presidential Representative for Environmental Preservation, Ecology and Transport.But first, here is a translation of part of the formal conversation about the resignation, broadcast on national TV:
Cast:
Russia’s President Vladimir Putin
His new special ecology representative, Sergey Ivanov
His new Chief of the Presidential Administration, formerly Ivanov’s deputy, …read more
Source: The American Interest
