Zatulinin May Be Removed from Office

The ruling "United Russia" party in Russia has begun consultations regarding the controversial public statements made by Konstantin Zatulinin, a member of the faction and the first deputy chairman of the State Duma's CIS Affairs Committee. This was reported to "Vedomosti" by sources within the party.

According to these sources, options are being considered to remove Zatulinin from his position as the first deputy chairman of the committee and to expel him from the ranks of the "United Russia" party.

According to a source within "United Russia," the current situation is being addressed by Vyacheslav Makarov, the first deputy chairman of the United Russia faction.