Putin signs order appointing Aksyonov interim head of Crimea

Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has signed an order appointing Sergey Aksyonov interim head of the Republic of Crimea. The document dated April 14 that came into effect from the day of signing has been published on the legal information portal on Tuesday.

On Monday, the president met with Aksyonov in his residence in Non-Ogaryovo, where he informed the then prime minister of Crimea about the intention to appoint him as the Republic’s head.
“The Constitution of the Republic of Crimea has been adopted, and according with the existing legislation of Russia it is necessary to appoint an interim head of the Republic. Such an order will be signed today. I’m asking you to accept this proposal,” the president told Sergey Aksyonov.

Aksyonov pledged to justify the president’s trust, who replied that he didn’t doubt it.
Vladimir Putin stressed that Aksyonov “has done much for the reunification of Crimea with Russia”. “For this, the Crimeans and the whole country are grateful to you,” Putin added.