MOSCOW – Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday signed a decree, re-appointing Mikhail Mishustin as the Prime Minister, according to the Kremlin press office.

"In accordance with the point 'a' of Article 83 of the Constitution of the Russian Federation, appoint Mikhail Vladimirovich Mishustin as the Chairman of the government of the Russian Federation," said the decree.

The decree enters into effect on the day of signing.

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Earlier on Friday, Russia's State Duma had approved Mishustin, Putin's nomination, as the PM.

He garnered a total of 375 votes in favor, with no veto, of his reappointment as PM.

In a meeting with Mishustin the same day, Putin noted that much had been accomplished in the country under difficult conditions, and it would be right for Mishustin to continue his work as head of the government.

During his speech at the State Duma, Mishustin said the government will focus on strengthening the economy, ensuring technological sovereignty, supporting families with children, enhancing the well-being of citizens, and prioritizing regional and infrastructure development.

Mishustin was first appointed as Prime Minister in 2020, after serving as the head of the Russian Federal Tax Service from 2010 to 2020.