Vladimir Putin sworn in as president for fourth term

By THE MANILA TIMES

May 07, 2018 5:52 pm

MOSCOW: Vladimir Putin was sworn in as Russia's president for a fourth term on Monday, extending his almost two-decade rule by another six years at a time of high tension with his Western rivals.

The 65-year-old, in power since 1999, is on course to become the longest-serving Russian leader since Joseph Stalin after his victory in March's elections.

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