Russia's Vladimir Putin sworn in as president for a fifth term
At 71, Putin is locked in a confrontation with Western countries he accuses of using Ukraine as a vehicle to try to defeat and dismember Russia.
Russian President Vladimir Putin takes the oath of office during his inauguration ceremony at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia May 7, 2024.(photo credit: Sputnik/Alexander Kazakov/Pool via REUTERS)Updated: 
