PoliticsRussia’s State Duma and Federation Council reportedly plan 15% staff cuts
RBC, citing sources, reports that the State Duma plans to cut central-office staff by about 15% to 20%, while the Federation Council expects a reduction of 10% to 15%. Vacant posts will be eliminated first, with no mass layoffs planned. The cuts stem from a decree Vladimir Putin signed in October 2024 directing reductions in civil-service staffing.
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Russia’s State Duma and Federation Council reportedly plan 15% staff cuts