This decision was not linked with the achievements of the previous Government, which the Russian President considers on the whole to be satisfactory. It is dictated by his wish to once more set out his position on what the country's course of development will be after 14 March 2004.
”I think that citizens of Russia have the right to know, and should know the proposals for who is to be part of the supreme executive body, if I am elected to the position of President of Russia,“ reads the President's statement on his decision to dismiss the Government.
Viktor Khristenko has been appointed as acting Prime Minister.