Vladimir Putin in a straight line explained why Vitaly Mutko retained his post in the new government. According to the head of state, in preparation for the World Cup in 2018 Mutko achieved great success in the construction of sports infrastructure, so he was offered the post of deputy prime minister in charge of the construction industry.

Another reason for Vitali Mutko's persistence was "an attack aimed at him in connection with the doping scandal" "In these circumstances, sending him to retirement is impossible. And he has a good potential - let him work ", Putin summed up.