The entire Russian Government resigns after Putin proposes new reforms. What could this mean?

[wankiam]

interesting... just waiting to see what rt are saying. seems odd though that he feels he needs to employ the tactics of erdogan or mr china when his last election gained him 76percent of the vote and there's no immediate threat to that changing next time around.

so as im typing im reading whats on the bottom of the screen on rt right now and it seems he is already replacing them all for probably those ministers who support him more than those that resigned so basically what im seeing is an orchestrated string of events that will bolster him anyway. similar to if trump could get a majority in congress and a more convincing one in the senate too

be interesting to see where we are when the dust settles

[goaded]

He only gets two terms as president at a time, so last time, he became prime minister for a while, then president again. I have a feeling the interim president was the one who did all the unpopular things that Putin wanted doing, but that's just speculation. If they ever really get him out of power, they should amend the constitution to two terms per person, (which was probably the intent) not just consecutive terms.

I just read this report, and it looks like the parliament didn't resign, they were resigned (think being volunteered). https://www.BBC.co.uk/news/world-europe-51120166

[Aiasis]

They did? 😱 I guess only time can tell but I don't think it will bode well.

[Agape93]

I haven’t seen that in the news yet. Can you send me a link?

[perislav85]

He just wants to minors the power of his successor by letting that power to the parliament. Russia will be more like a democratic country. Why? Because whoever takes his place could have more than enough power to make a big mistake, like some conflict or even worse.

[N192K001]

Given that his term ends on 2024 and the proposed changes to the constitution of Russia includes removing the 'in a row' part of the term-limit of the President ('2 terms in a row') to forbid another run, plus turnover of Presidential power to the legislature, it seems he's preparing to retire, but limiting whatever damage a successor can do (in the worst case scenario).

[CallMeGarth]

Putin probably asked them to resign. The “reforms” are an opportunity for him to restructure the government to his liking and maintain his power. Putin is basically a lifetime appointed dictator under the guise of democratic elections.

[Chadnelson1973]

This is fake news ! A entire government is not going to quit ! It's never happened in the history of the world ! It cause panic , the countries economy would be destabilized , crime would be at a all time high etc..

[tartaarsaus]

It means that Putin wants to rule after 2024, when he - under the current system - would not be capable of running for presidency.

[CaptainSmartass]

It means Putin's puttin' his boyfriends from the KGB in charge, comrade.

Simples...

[reptocarl]

Have not heard about this. I’ll say though that what they’re presently doing isn’t working

[loveslongnails]

Awww,,, Putin is such a nice guy !! What happened? LMFAO

[Sixgun77]

So nothing's actually changed yet? It appears that he's only proposed changes. Either way, I don't trust him.

[SuccessfulHornDog]

it's a ploy by Putin to provide for himself after 2024.

[InfobotsMom]

Lul! Gotta love Russia. Putin is not troubled by such minor irritants as democracy.

[daredevil6969]

War indications... even though none can afford it...

[bulletbob555]

Don't know where he's going with this. Time will tell.

[normalice]

Guess Putin figured with the U. S. military behind him, there's no need to pretend at democracy in Russia anymore.

[EnglundUberAlles]

That's quite a surprise. I'm guessing Putin told them they're no longer needed.

[DRodInParadise]

Means that they r smart and didn't want to get killed.

[GayLoner]

democracy is trash, masses of uneducated morons influenced by their peers and media voting for pres-elected candidates. The illusion of having a say

[ecfresh]

Sounds like Putin has done this before.

[deryn]

What nooo!! Supreme ruler purin :(

[Nadim171]

Putin leaving the government would be a disaster for russia and possibly the world

[shorty45]

Trying to make a facade of demacrcy maybe

[front2back]

Soviet Union 2: Electric Boogaloo

[InternetGuy]

Russia 2

[Doriand123]

Really?