Russian Prime Minister and His Government Resigns

Vladimir Putin has accepted the resignation of his prime minister and his government. Who will replace Mikhail Fradkov is yet unknown but this move will enable Putin to appoint a new premier. Fradkov described his resignation as "his own desire to give Russia's president full freedom of decision including staff decisions" Fradkov will continue on an acting basis in the post until a new premier has been named and confirmed by the parliament. Source