'Leading Russia a sacred duty': Putin takes oath for record fifth presidential term
Tuesday, 7 May 2024 Vladimir Putin begins his fifth term as Russian president in an opulent Kremlin inauguration Tuesday, after destroying his political opponents, launching a devastating war in Ukraine and consolidating all power in his hands. Already in office for nearly a quarter-century and the longest-serving Kremlin leader since Josef Stalin, Putin’s new term doesn’t expire until 2030.
Russian President Vladimir Putin is sworn into office for his fifth term in power at the Kremlin. The 71-year-old, who has ruled Russia since the turn of the century, secured a fresh six-year mandate in March after winning presidential elections devoid of all opposition.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has asserted that Ukraine’s parliament, the Verkhovna Rada, is now the only legitimate authority in the country following the expiration of President Volodymyr..
In a critical escalation on Ukraine's northeastern front, Russian troops have made significant advances in the Kharkiv region, expanding the combat zone by approximately 70 kilometers. Ukrainian..
Putin and Xi Announce Plans , to Strengthen Partnership.
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived
in Beijing on May 16 for a two-day visit with
Chinese President Xi Jinping, 'The Guardian' reports...
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Tuesday, 7 May 2024
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