“He is always in an accessible mode, he is always in contact. And we always count on his confident voice, ”said Popova.
She also wished Mishustin a speedy recovery, noting that his activity and participation are extremely important for the country.
Earlier, Dmitry Medvedev, deputy chairman of the Security Council of Russia, chairman of United Russia, also wished Mikhail Mishustin a speedy recovery.
On April 30, Mishustin, during a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in a video conference format, announced that he had contracted a coronavirus.
Mishustin proposed the appointment of First Deputy Prime Minister Andrei Belousov as Acting Prime Minister. The president signed a decree.
The Prime Minister will be treated in a medical facility under the supervision of doctors.