Mishustin (Mikhail)

Mikhail Mishustin (born 1966) is a Russian politician and economist who has been serving as the Prime Minister of Russia since January 2020. Mishustin has a background in engineering and economics, with a PhD in Economics.Before becoming Prime Minister, Mishustin was the head of the Federal Tax Service of Russia from 2010 to 2020, where he was credited with modernizing the tax system and improving tax collection through the use of advanced technology and data analytics. His reforms significantly increased government revenue and reduced tax evasion.Mishustin aligns closely with President Vladimir Putin's policies, including Russia's stance on Ukraine. Since the beginning of the conflict in Ukraine, Mishustin has supported the Russian government's actions and has been involved in implementing economic measures and sanctions in response to Western actions against Russia.Mishustin is subject to personal sanctions imposed by the United States, Canada, the European Union, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, and New Zealand due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. [ChatGPT, edited]