Operation Manager
Initial reactions to Putin’s naming Viktor Zubkov Prime Minister quickly dismissed the latter as a potential successor. It is now emerging that perhaps this was a bit hasty. Kommersant is reporting that Zubkov is not ruling out a run for the Presidency, though he has no intention to join a political party. “If I achieve something as prime minister, I cannot rule out that this could happen,” Zubkov said when asked about his political aspirations. As of now, however, Zubkov is intent on focusing on restructuring the Russian cabinet. “I think that the structure of the government is faulty, and the administrative reform that is carried out isn’t very effective. Structural changes will be necessary and personnel will also be looked at.” Who exactly in the administration will be subject to scrutiny is as of now unknown. But the issues Zubkov intends to tackle include “the development of the country, ..read more
