Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a major restructuring of government four years ahead of the end of his current term in office. The proposed changes will face a national referendum.
The move to restructure government will be seen as a way for Putin to hold onto power after his term ends in 2024. He has held power in various positions in Russia since 1999.
Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev has announced that the entire government is resigning in a surprise statement released shortly after Putin delivered his annual state-of-the-nation address.
It is believed that Putin will accept the position a leader of the security council, which will have greatly expanded powers under the reforms he's proposing. Medvedev will serve as the council's deputy.
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