“If we talk about a specific new job, then filling this post does not contradict to engage in political activities, including party leadership, I remain the chairman of the United Russia party,” TASS quotes Medvedev.
Also, the ex-prime minister called the reasons for the resignation of the Russian government the need for political renewal of the country and a time factor.
At the same time, he called for a calm attitude to the resignation of the government.
On January 15, the Russian government resigned. After that, Russian President Vladimir Putin appointed Dmitry Medvedev deputy chairman of the Security Council.
Mikhail Mishustin has been appointed the new Prime Minister of Russia.