# Russia plans four new deputy prime ministers as Siluanov gains influence and Mishustin loses a close aide

https://mins.news/en/item/108190

- Meduza, 2026-10-20 16:21 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://meduza.io/en/feature/2026/10/20/russia-plans-four-new-deputy-prime-ministers-as-finance-minister-anton-siluanov-gains-influence-and-prime-minister-mikhail-mishustin-loses-a-close-aide

> Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin announced a cabinet reshuffle that will add four deputy prime ministers and bring in a new transport minister. Finance Minister Anton Siluanov will retain his portfolio while becoming a deputy prime minister, and his first deputy, Irina Okladnikova, will become government chief of staff. Analysts see Siluanov’s position strengthening, while the departure of Mishustin ally Dmitry Grigorenko may weaken the prime minister.

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