Putin Elevates Ex-Bodyguard Dyumin to Key State Council Role

Russian President Vladimir Putin has appointed Alexei Dyumin as the new secretary of the State Council, an advisory body to the head of state. Dyumin, who previously served as a regional governor of Russia's Tula region, has also held the position of deputy head of the GRU, Russia's military intelligence. This appointment follows Putin's re-election for another six-year term earlier this year.

Dyumin, who has a history of close association with Putin, having served as his aide and former bodyguard, is expected to play a significant role in developing the strategic goals and tasks of Russia's domestic and foreign policy. This move continues Dyumin's rise within the Kremlin's ranks, solidifying his position in the upper echelons of Russian politics.