Putin Sworn In for New Term Amid Growing Conflict With West
- Inauguration held a day after Putin orders nuclear drills
- He extends his rule to 2030 as Russia continues war in Ukraine
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Vladimir Putin, who’s ruled Russia for the whole of the 21st century so far, was sworn in for a fifth term as president, amid renewed nuclear saber-rattling with the West over his war in Ukraine.
Placing his hand on a copy of Russia’s constitution, Putin took the oath of office at his inauguration on Tuesday in the golden imperial splendor of the Kremlin’s St. Andrew’s Hall.