Russian deputy head of presidential administration steps down
In a significant shift within the Russian government, Dmitry Kozak has announced his resignation as deputy head of the presidential administration under Anton Vaino. Kozak, who returned to this role in 2020, has been a key figure in Russian politics for over two decades.
Since 2020, Kozak has overseen departments responsible for border cooperation, interregional, and cultural ties with post-Soviet countries. However, with his resignation, the departments subordinate to him will be abolished, and a new department - the Department for Strategic Partnership and Cooperation - will be created.
The curator of the new department will be Sergei Kiriyenko, the first deputy head of the presidential administration. Kozak, on the other hand, is reportedly considering various offers in the business sector, according to sources speaking to RIA Novosti.
Dmitry Kozak's political career began in earnest in 1999, when he became the first deputy head of the government apparatus after Vladimir Putin was appointed Prime Minister of Russia. He later moved to the Russian government in 2004, holding positions as the presidential plenipotentiary in the Southern Federal District, Minister of Regional Development, and Vice-Premier.
In 2000, Kozak was appointed deputy head, and then first deputy head of the presidential administration after the start of Putin's first presidential term. One of his notable roles was representing Russia in the "Normandy format" talks aimed at resolving the military conflict in Ukraine.
Meanwhile, Mikhail Bogdanov, the deputy foreign minister of Russia and the president's special representative for the Middle East and Africa, has also stepped down from his position. Bogdanov submitted a resignation letter, citing age and retirement as the reasons for his departure.
It is currently unclear who will take over as the curator of the new Department for Strategic Partnership and Cooperation in Russia. The search results did not provide information on this matter. Kozak's departure and the creation of the new department mark a significant change in the Russian political landscape.
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