Just a few months short of a quarter-century as Russia’s leader, Vladimir Putin starts another six-year term as president holding extraordinary powerAs Putin begins another 6-year term, he is entering a new era of extraordinary power in RussiaJust a few months short of a quarter-century as Russia's leader, Vladimir Putin on Tuesday will put his hand on a copy of the constitution and begin another six-year term as president wielding extraordinary power. With that level of power, what Putin will do with his next term is a daunting question at home and abroad. The war in Ukraine, where Russia is making incremental though consistent battlefield gains, is the top concern, and he is showing no indication of changing course. “The war in Ukraine is central to his current political project, and I don't see anything to suggest that that will change. “It affects who's in what positions, it affects what resources are available and it affects the economy, affects the level of repression internally,” he said.

Source: ABC News May 05, 2024 04:59 UTC