He was initially regarded as a Yeltsin loyalist; like other prime ministers of Boris Yeltsin, Putin did not choose ministers himself, his cabinet was determined by the presidential administration.
Ia awalnya dianggap sebagai loyalis Yeltsin; seperti perdana menteri lainnya dari Boris Yeltsin, Putin tidak memilih para menterinya sendiri, kabinetnya ditentukan oleh pemerintahan presidensial.