Vladimir Putin: Russia's modern-day tsar sworn in for fifth term - BBC News

Russia's president is sworn in for another six years, with no checks and balances on his power.

21 hours agocommentsCommentsShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingRelated TopicsWar in UkraineImage source, Sputnik/Sergei Bobylev/Kremlin via REUTERSImage caption, Vladimir Putin said Russia would emerge stronger and victorious "through this difficult period"By Steve RosenbergBBC Russia editorHe could probably have walked it blindfolded.

For the fifth time, Vladimir Putin took the long walk through the Grand Kremlin Palace to the St Andrew's Throne Hall. There he took the oath of office and was sworn in as Russia's president for a new six-year term.

"We are a united and great people. Together we will overcome all obstacles, we will bring all our plans to fruition, and together we will win," President Putin told an audience of ministers and dignitaries.

The red carpet route may have been familiar to him. But much has changed since President Putin's first inauguration ceremony in May 2000.

Back then, President Putin pledged to "preserve and develop democracy" and to "take care of Russia".

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