Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said on Monday that Finance Minister Alexei Kudrin should resign if he disagrees with his policies.
Kudrin said that before making a decision on his resignation, he would consult with Prime Minister Vladimir Putin.
"You may consult with anyone, including the prime minister, but I am still the president and such decisions are taken by me. You need to make your decision very quickly and give me an answer today," Medvedev told Kudrin.