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By law, the government in Russia had to resign just before Vladimir Putin was sworn in as president for another six-year term on Tuesday.

This means there was, at least in theory, the possibility Mr Putin could shake things up, but it now appears he is not planning any significant reshuffle.

Analysts say he is looking to project an image of stability and satisfaction with his team’s progress, as the Russian parliament Speaker all but confirmed Mikhail Mishustin will remain in post as prime minister.

The Duma’s approval of the low-key Mr Mishustin is nearly certain, as there is virtually no opposition in parliament.

“President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin submitted to the State Duma a proposal on the candidacy of Mikhail Vladimirovich Mishustin for the post of chairman of the government,” the speaker of the Duma, Vyacheslav Volodin, said.

“Today, Deputies will make a responsible decision on behalf of their constituents on this issue.”

No political ambitions

Mr Mishustin, a career bureaucrat, was said to have no political ambitions before Mr Putin tapped him as prime minister in 2020.

With no background in the security services, he is not part of the so-called siloviki (strongmen) faction of intelligence veterans close to Mr Putin.

While keeping a low profile, however, Mr Mishustin has been credited with keeping Russia’s economy afloat after Kyiv’s allies hit the country with sanctions.

Before becoming prime minister, Mishustin headed the federal tax service for a decade, where he was credited with more than doubling revenues.