The previous government resigned after the Russian president proposed sweeping constitutional changes that could allow him to retain power after his term ends
MOSCOW—Russian President Vladimir Putin appointed a new cabinet, but kept key ministers following proposals last week for sweeping constitutional changes that could see him retaining political power after his term ends.
The plans amounted to a broad overhaul of the balance of power in Russia and were widely seen as a move by Mr. Putin, who was re-elected to his fourth presidential term in 2018, to consolidate his control. The proposals preceded the resignation of the previous government led by Dmitry Medvedev, his loyal lieutenant.
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