Denisov chairs committee Karasin becomes first deputy

Oct 2

Kosachev reports the Foreign Affairs Committee's September 30 decision for a voluntary rotation: Karasin asks to relinquish the chair, Denisov is selected as chair and Karasin as first deputy. Kosachev and Matviyenko praise both and describe their experience. The full Council adopts four separate resolutions relieving each of the old position and approving the new posts. Karasin remains a senator and committee member; the account does not establish a resignation from parliament.

The Council approves the committee's reported September 30 rotation in four votes: Denisov becomes Foreign Affairs chair and Karasin first deputy after both are relieved of their prior posts. Kosachev attributes the change to Karasin's request and targeted work priorities. The October 2 approval is distinct from the preceding committee decision and does not remove Karasin from parliament.