President Vladimir Putin has put forward Mikhail Mishustin as the nominee for Prime Minister of Russia in the Duma, the lower house of the Russian Parliament. The proposal was made by Putin during his fifth inauguration ceremony held on Tuesday.

Vyacheslav Volodin, the speaker of the lower house, announced that a decision regarding Mishustin's appointment will be deliberated in the Russian parliament on Friday, according to Reuters.

The nomination of Mishustin, who previously served as the head of the Central Tax Service, comes after the previous government resigned in accordance with Russian law following Putin's reelection.

The approval of Mishustin's appointment is expected to be a formality, given the lack of significant opposition within the Russian parliament, where Putin enjoys strong support.

Duma Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin conveyed Putin's proposal via the messaging app Telegram, noting that deputies will adhere to constitutional rules in reaching a decision on Friday.

In January 2020, Putin selected Mishustin to replace Dmitry Medvedev as Russia's prime minister. Despite facing Western sanctions over the Ukraine conflict, Mishustin is regarded as a competent technocrat within Russia's ruling party.

Unlike many officials in Putin's inner circle, Mishustin does not have a background in the security forces and is not affiliated with the siloviki group, known for its close ties to the president.

Prior to his nomination as prime minister, Mishustin held the position of head of the Central Tax Service for a decade, demonstrating his expertise in fiscal matters.

Before the Duma vote, Mishustin is expected to address parliamentarians and outline his plans for implementing Putin's action agenda, which includes bolstering the country's defense capabilities.