{
  "id": 14743554,
  "title": "Volodin’s Blank Check",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/volodins-blank-check",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-15T16:28:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Riddle Russia",
    "slug": "riddle-russia",
    "url": "https://ridl.io/volodin-s-blank-check/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "State Duma Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin has suggested establishing key performance indicators (KPIs) for committee chairs in the Russian Parliament. During a session focused on the 2025 federal budget, Volodin proposed assessing the effectiveness of committee chairs by considering issues related to state programs and their oversight. The idea of \"parliamentary subjecthood,\" which he championed after losing his position as first deputy chief of staff of the presidential administration, is being revived. Volodin, serving his third term as speaker, aims to increase his influence by introducing these KPIs, which could lead to disciplinary actions against committee chairs who fail to meet performance standards. The proposal faces resistance from committee chairs and their backers, but Volodin's public support suggests he feels empowered to implement the idea. The initiative is expected to be led by the Duma's Committee on Control, chaired by Volodin's ally, Oleg Morozov. Critics argue that the KPI system could further diminish the autonomy of high-status deputies and their patrons, while Volodin positions himself as a guardian of the president's will, closely monitoring the execution of his initiatives.",
  "summary": "Andrey Pertsev sums up the political week (October 12−16)",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}