Speaking to reporters, Kasyanov said Russia must be grounded in democratic values, a market economy, principles of private property, and political pluralism.
Kasyanov, a proponent of economic reform, stepped down as prime minister in February last year after a request by Putin in a government shake-up before the president's reelection.
Mikhail Fradkov replaced Kasyanov as prime minister. His government has come under harsh public criticism for implementing a program that has replaced in-kind benefits for pensioners, the disabled, and other needy Russians with cash payments.
(AP/AFP)
Kasyanov, a proponent of economic reform, stepped down as prime minister in February last year after a request by Putin in a government shake-up before the president's reelection.
Mikhail Fradkov replaced Kasyanov as prime minister. His government has come under harsh public criticism for implementing a program that has replaced in-kind benefits for pensioners, the disabled, and other needy Russians with cash payments.
(AP/AFP)
