Russian president Dmitry Medvedev looks set to replace officials loyal to Vladimir Putin Photo: AP Russian President Dmitry Medvedev Poised To Replace Officials Loyal To Vladimir Putin -- The Telegraph
President Dmitry Medvedev is preparing to clear out officials loyal to Vladimir Putin after drawing up a list of potential replacements for hardliners in the Russian government.
The creation of a list of allies dubbed the "Golden 100" signals Mr Medvedev's determination to assert his authority and build his own power base amid a growing split with his predecessor, who as prime minister has maintained a stranglehold on the Russian state.
Sources told The Sunday Telegraph that Mr Medvedev is poised to fire a raft of top officials, including regional governors appointed by Mr Putin, as the Kremlin seeks a scapegoat to ease growing public unrest over the country's devastated economy.
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My Comment: I am just surprised that it has taken this long for President Medvedev to assert his authority.