Russian Finance Minister Putin steps down over differences with Putin . Putin has already signed the decree dismissing Kurdin . Prime Minister Vladimir Putin announced Saturday he plans to return next year to the presidency and to name Medvedev as prime minister . The economist has been credited with helping to weather the global downturn .
Russian Finance Minister Putin steps down over differences with Putin . Putin has already signed the decree dismissing Kurdin . The economist has been credited with helping to weather the global downturn .