VIDEO: Putin Meets with New Government Members

Russian President Vladimir Putin has held a meeting with the members of the new government of the Russian Federation at the Kremlin.

Putin expects that the new ministers will make the most efficient use of their skills. Prime Minister Mishustin noted that the new government is Putin's team.

Additionally, the President of Russia has instructed the Cabinet of Ministers to quickly assemble a complete team within ministries and agencies and has signed a decree awarding state honors to the ministers of the previous government.