Mikhail Mishustin

Pandemic lays waste to Russian leader’s political agenda and economic model underpinning regime

Cases jump by 10,000 making Russia the world’s seventh more affected country

President Putin says Russia faces ‘very high’coronavirus risks as cases soar

Attempts to seal off areas from rest of Russia ‘unacceptable’, says prime minister

Church patriarch joins officials and tells people to stay at home and ‘not act the fool’

Most workers told to stay at home for a week as outbreak gathers pace

Kremlin takes steps to halt virus but still plans April vote on controversial reforms

After 20 years in power, Putin’s ratings are flagging, the economy has stalled and real incomes have been falling for half a decade

Lighning series of actions demonstrates president’s control of events after 20 years in power

Leader of 20 years wants to change constitution amid speculation over future role

Sweeping changes to tilt balance of power after president’s term expires in 2024