Vladimir Putin has begun his fifth term as Russian president with a glittering Kremlin inauguration after clearing the board of his political opponents.
His latest 'inauguration' will take Putin's new term through till 2030 - when he will be constitutionally able to run again.Since succeeding President Boris Yeltsin in the waning hours of 1999, Putin has transformed Russia from a country emerging from economic collapse to a pariah state that threatens global security.
Ukraine has brought the battle to Russian soil through drone and missile attacks, especially in border regions. In a speech in February, Putin vowed to fulfill Moscow’s goals in Ukraine, and do what is needed to “defend our sovereignty and security of our citizens.” Instead, Russia's economy has pivoted to a war footing, and authorities are spending record amounts on defence.
Some analysts have suggested Shoigu could become a victim of the government reshuffle but that would be a bold move as the war is still raging in Ukraine.
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