Why the entire Russian government has resigned

Shock move followed speech from Vladimir Putin in which he signalled plans to prolong his reign

Putin and Medvedev
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev
(Image credit: Dmitry Astakhov/Sputnik/Getty Images)

The Russian government resigned yesterday just hours after Vladimir Putin suggested constitutional reforms that would allow him to extend his reign.

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