Formation of a new government will start with Putin putting forward the name of the next prime minister
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Russia's government was dissolved on Tuesday in accordance with the constitution after President Vladimir Putin was inaugurated for a fifth term.
The government's dissolution was announced in an order signed by Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin.
Formation of a new government will start with Putin putting forward the name of the next prime minister for approval by the State Duma, the lower house of parliament.
(Reporting by Reuters; Editing by Mark Trevelyan)
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