“According to the current law, after Anatoly Serdyukov filed a statement of resignation, the Prime Minister submitted draft executive orders to the President on the dismissal of Anatoly Serdyukov from the position of Defence Minister and the appointment of Sergei Shoigu,” Natalya Timakova told journalists.

Dmitry Medvedev’s Press Secretary reported that consultations between the President and the Prime Minister were held over the last few days.