Coverage dated May 6, 2024

Putin begins his fifth term as president, more in control of Russia than ever

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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.

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  1. France 24

    Putin inaugurated for record fifth term after nearly a quarter-century in power (opens France 24)

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    Vladimir Putin began his fifth term Tuesday as Russian leader at a glittering Kremlin inauguration, setting out on another six years in office after destroying his political opponents, launching a devastating…

  2. Deutsche Welle

    Russia's Putin sworn in for new six-year term – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Russia inaugurated President Vladimir Putin for a fifth term in office. With a firmer grip on power than ever before, the ex-spy has transformed Russia, consolidating his position by silencing political opponents.

  3. Voice of America

    Putin begins his fifth term as president, more in control of Russia than ever (opens Voice of America)

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    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.

  4. Breitbart News

    Pictures: Russia's Putin Sworn in for Fifth Term as President (opens Breitbart News)

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    Putin began his fifth term after destroying his political opponents, launching a war in Ukraine, and concentrating all power in his hands.

  5. 6ABC Philadelphia

    Vladimir Putin begins 5th term as president, embarking on another 6 years as Russia's leader (opens 6ABC Philadelphia)

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    Vladimir Putin began his fifth term as Russian president at a glittering Kremlin ceremony.

  6. WHDH Boston

    Putin inaugurated as president for fifth term with Russia under tight grip - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)

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    (CNN) — Vladimir Putin has formally begun his fifth term as Russia’s president in a carefully choreographed inauguration ceremony, in a country he has shaped in his

  7. CNN

    Putin inaugurated as president for fifth term with Russia under tight grip (opens CNN)

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    Vladimir Putin has formally begun his fifth term as Russia’s president in a carefully choreographed inauguration ceremony, in a country he has shaped in his image after first taking office nearly a quarter of a century ago.

  8. Wyoming Tribune Eagle

    Putin, launching fifth term, promises Russians victory (opens Wyoming Tribune Eagle)

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    President Vladimir Putin vowed at a lavish inauguration on Tuesday to deliver victory to Russians, embarking on a record-breaking fifth term with more power than ever.

  9. Time

    Putin Sworn in for New 6-Year Term as Russia's President (opens Time)

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    The inauguration ceremony comes a day after Russia announced military exercises with tactical nuclear weapons.

  10. Los Angeles Times

    Vladimir Putin begins a fifth term as Russian president in an opulent Kremlin inauguration (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Vladimir Putin begins a fifth term as Russian president in an opulent inauguration ceremony in the Kremlin.

  11. The Republic

    Putin is starting his 5th term as president, more in control of Russia than ever (opens The Republic)

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    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.

  12. NBC News

    Putin sworn in for another term as Russian president in glittering Kremlin ceremony (opens NBC News)

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    Vladimir Putin was sworn-in for his fifth term as Russian leader Tuesday, renewing his dominance over the country in a glittering Kremlin ceremony.

  13. New York Post

    Putin begins his fifth term as president — and is more in control of Russia than ever (opens New York Post)

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    Vladimir Putin began his fifth term Tuesday as Russian leader at a glittering Kremlin inauguration, setting out on another six years in office after launching a devastating war in Ukraine.

  14. NPR

    Russian President Putin is being inaugurated for a 5th term (opens NPR)

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    Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday will be inaugurated to another six-year term. Most European Union countries are boycotting the ceremony.

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