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		</div><p>Russian President Vladimir Putin has fired Sergei Ivanov, his chief of staff and once one of his closest allies, in the most high-profile power reshuffle at the Kremlin in years.</p>
<p>The Kremlin press office issued the order to &#8220;relieve Sergei Ivanov of his duties&#8221;.</p>
<p>The stern statement was followed by footage of a meeting of Mr Putin, Mr Ivanov and the new chief of staff, Anton Vayno.</p>
<p>Despite the clear appearance that Mr Ivanov had been forced out, the president insisted he was making the move at his one-time ally&#8217;s request because he had been too long in the job.</p>
<p>&#8220;I&#8217;m happy with how you handle tasks in your line of work,&#8221; Mr Putin said.</p>
<p>&#8220;I remember well our agreement that you had asked me not to keep you as chief of the presidential administration for more than four years and that is why I understand your desire to choose another line of work.&#8221;</p>
<p>Former KGB officer Mr Ivanov, a former defence minister and deputy prime minister, had been seen as one of Mr Putin&#8217;s closest allies. He was considered a likely successor to Mr Putin before the leader chose Dmitry Medvedev to run for president in 2008 when he was unable to stand himself due to term limitations.</p>
<p>In a symbolic gesture, Mr Putin appointed Mr Ivanov a special envoy for transportation and environment, seen as a downgrade for the man who had been considered one of the most influential in Russia.</p>
<p>In a subtle hint to the fact that his political career is over, the 63-year-old thanked Mr Putin in televised remarks for his &#8220;high assessment of my work during the past 17 years&#8221;.</p>
<p>Mr Ivanov was also taken off the Security Council, Russia&#8217;s main security body which includes Mr Putin, chairmen of the parliament and chiefs of security services.</p>
<p>Mr Vayno, 44, has worked in Mr Putin&#8217;s protocol department and was recently Mr Ivanov&#8217;s deputy.</p>
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