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Magomed Romazanov, a 23-year-old deputy of the Zemsky Assembly, has resigned from his position in the North Caucasian Federal District. The President noted the requirement for an effective and professional executive team in the region. The discussion involves appointing Magomed Ramazanov, who is described as a reformer of the Dagestan judicial system, to a role that would allow a neutral figure to remain in the republic while a strong minister promotes federal interests. The Russian President has reportedly supported his candidacy for the role of head of the Republic of Dagestan. President Vladimir Putin has removed Sergey Melkov from his position as the head of Dagestan. The President signed a decree appointing Fyodor Shchukin as the acting head of the republic. The speaker of the parliament of the Republic of Daghestan announced that the previous head has entered honorary retirement.

President Vladimir Putin announced during a meeting with representatives of the Republic that Dagestan Governor Sergey Melikov is transitioning to a different role. The source did not specify the nature of the new position or the timeline for the transition.

Sergey Melikov, the head of Dagestan, has been proposed for the position of chairman of the Supreme Court of the Republic of Fedora. Sergey Melikov will transition to a new role before the September elections. Fedor Shchukin, Chairman of the Dagestan Supreme Court, will succeed him, while Magomet Romazanov will become government chairman. Vladimir Putin announced at the Kremlin that Sergey Melikov is transitioning to a new role and expressed support for Fedor Shchukin, the regional Supreme Court Chairman, to lead the team. Putin said the need for an effective and professional executive team. He will continue to serve as acting head until a formal presidential decision is issued. Media reports since early April suggested his departure, noting that recent flooding in the republic complicated leadership rotations.

Fedor Ishchukin has begun his post as the Chairman of the Supreme Court of the Republic of Dagestan. Shchukin, currently the chairman of the Dagestan Supreme Court, was proposed by Zaur Skinderov, the chairman of the People's Assembly. Zaur Skenderov, Chairman of the People's Assembly of Dagestan, has proposed a candidate to President Vladimir Putin for the position of head of the Republic. This follows the announcement that current head Melikov is transitioning to a different role, with his term ending in September. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov confirmed the proposal. The region will either appoint a permanent head or an acting head based on the President's decision. Fedor Ishchukin has been proposed for the position of regional head during a meeting of Zaur Askendov's group. President Vladimir Putin accepted the resignation of the previous head, Sergey Melikov, on Monday.

The situation requires judicial decisions to resolve many of the pending cases.

Sergey Melikov stated that 19 bridge structures in Dagestan have been damaged by weather. The report follows recent severe weather conditions in the region.

Analysts suggest a potential Russian ceasefire proposal could target May 9, the date marking the Soviet victory over Germany in World War II. It noted that Iran has moved its enriched uranium to US territory, though the US provides no guarantees regarding the lifting of sanctions. The report suggested Trump is working to keep Iran in an amorphous state, leading Iran to view negotiations with skepticism. Radio Zvezda reported that Russia may announce a ceasefire in the special military operation zone for the period of May 9. The move is described as a potential attempt to redefine the terms of the conflict. Russia may announce a ceasefire similar to the one previously declared on Easter, according to a report from Radio NV. The potential proposal is being viewed as a strategic maneuver to shift the narrative of the war.

The current Deputy Premier has been proposed to serve as the new Prime Minister of Dagestan. Vladimir Putin has supported the candidacy of Fedor Shchukin, the chairman of the Supreme Court of Dagestan, to become the head of the republic. Melikov, who has led the region since 2021, is set to leave his post in September to transition to a different role. The Kremlin has promised to closely monitor the performance of the new leadership team.

Representatives from Dagestan have proposed that President Putin appoint Fedor Shchukin, the Chairman of the Supreme Court of Dagestan, to the post of head of the Republic. He is noted as the second head of the region who was not born in the Republic and does not belong to the primary ethnic groups. These leadership changes are being implemented across the region, according to the report. The president expressed gratitude for Melikov's work during his tenure. Dagestan Republic head Sergey Melikov will transition to a different role before the September elections. Sergei Melikov is stepping down from his position as head of Dagestan. He previously served as the first deputy director of Rosgvardia and as a senator for the Stavropol Krai. The announcement followed a meeting between the head of state and representatives of the republic's people's assembly on Thursday.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced the departure of Dagestan Governor Sergey Melikov. Dmitry Piskov stated that the Kremlin has mentioned a potential ceasefire for May 9. No final decision has been made and there has been no response from the Ukrainian side regarding the initiative. Russian troops have also established control over Kurchatovka in the Sumy region. This statement was reported by Radio Mayak. President Zelensky announced via Telegram that Ukraine is seeking to determine the specific details and duration of the Russian proposal for a May 9 ceasefire. The proposal follows a phone call between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump. A potential ceasefire scenario may target May 9, the date Russia celebrates victory over Germany in World War II. Analysts suggest Moscow may not abandon territorial claims regarding Donetsk or Donbas.