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71-Year-Old Putin Begins Fifth Six-Year Term Amid Western Boycott

May 9, 2024, 04:39 AM

Vladimir Putin, aged 71, was inaugurated for his fifth six-year term as Russia's president in a ceremony that saw a significant boycott from Western nations, reflecting heightened tensions. The ceremony, held in the Kremlin's St. Andrew's Hall, was attended by figures such as actor Steven Seagal. During his inauguration, Putin thanked the Russian military and emphasized the continuation of a multipolar world order, amidst ongoing conflicts such as the war in Ukraine. Having been in power since 1999, this term will extend his rule as the longest-serving Kremlin leader since Josef Stalin until 2030.