– Russia will do everything to prevent a global clash, but at the same time we will not allow anyone to threaten us. Our strategic forces are always ready, Vladimir Putin said, referring to Russia’s nuclear force.
The speech, delivered in front of thousands of soldiers in Moscow’s Red Square, was to mark the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany in World War II.
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Putin also praised the forces fighting in Ukraine and accused “Western elites” of creating conflicts around the world.
– Dear friends, Russia is now going through a difficult, decisive time. Our fate and future depend on each one of us, Putin said.
On Tuesday, Putin embarked on his fifth presidential term on Tuesday. The 71-year-old was sworn in during a ceremony in the Kremlin.
Putin has dominated Russian politics since 2000. The period he now embarks on lasts until 2030.
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Several boycotted
In addition, Putin has had the constitution changed, so that he can run for re-election in six years’ time.
Due to Russia’s warfare in Ukraine, the inauguration ceremony was boycotted by several Western countries, including the United States and the European Union. Norway, on the other hand, chose to participate through ambassador Robert Kvile
Putin received 87 percent of the vote in the presidential election in March – an election that was strongly marked by allegations of electoral fraud. There were also no real opponents who were allowed to run.
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