Putin is starting his 5th term as president, more in control of Russia than ever


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KIFI— By EMMA BURROWS Associated Press 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

VINnews—Putin Begins His Fifth Term as President, More in Control of Russia Than Ever. (AP) – President Vladimir Putin began his fifth term at a glittering Kremlin inauguration Tuesday, embarking on another six years as leader of Russia after destroying his political opponents, launching a devastating war in Ukraine and concentrating all power in his hands. Join our WhatsApp group Subscribe to our Daily Roundup Email At the ceremony

WDTN—Putin replaces Shoigu as Russia’s defense minister as he starts his 5th term. Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday replaced Sergei Shoigu as defense minister in a Cabinet shakeup that comes as he begins his fifth term in office. In line with Russian law, the entire Russian Cabinet resigned Tuesday following Putin’s glittering inauguration in the Kremlin, and most members have been widely expected to keep their jobs, []

WHNT.com—Putin replaces Shoigu as Russia’s defense minister as he starts his 5th term. Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday replaced Sergei Shoigu as defense minister in a Cabinet shakeup that comes as he begins his fifth term in office. In line with Russian law, the entire Russian Cabinet resigned Tuesday following Putin’s glittering inauguration in the Kremlin, and most members have been widely expected to keep their jobs, []