Vladimir Putin Inaugurated for Fifth Presidential Term Amidst International Boycott

Russian President Vladimir Putin has been sworn into office for his fifth term during a ceremony at the Kremlin on May 7, marking nearly a quarter-century of his leadership. Despite significant international tensions, particularly with the United States and several Western nations who boycotted the event due to ongoing conflicts in Ukraine, Putin remains a pivotal figure in both Russian and global politics.

At 71, Putin's reinauguration comes at a time when Russia is deeply involved in the Ukraine conflict, a situation that has significantly strained its. . .