Putin's nomination as United Russia leader opens prospects for government based on majority in parliament - Medvedev
MOSCOW. April 15 (Interfax) - The offer made to President Vladimir Putin to take the helm of United Russia is logical and timely, Russian President-elect Dmitry Medvedev said.
"I think this a logical and timely offer. The president's consent will allow to make the party stronger and at the same time strengthen cooperation between the legislative and executive branches at the federal level, and it will open prospects for the formation of a Russian government that relies on the majority in parliament," Medvedev said at United Russia's congress in Moscow on Tuesday.