From top taxman to Russian prime minister?

Jan 16, 2020

From top taxman to Russian prime minister?

Mikhail Mishustin in between meetings about his candidacy for Prime Minister of Russia. (Photo by Kirill KUDRYAVTSEV / AFP) (Photo by KIRILL KUDRYAVTSEV/AFP via Getty Images)

After modernizing Russia's hated tax service, its boss is tipped to lead the next government. A bright spot for Europe's car sales in December could be short-lived. Climate change is set to dominate at Davos.

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