The fifth inauguration in Vladimir Putin’s political career was held in the Kremlin on Tuesday, Russian media reported.
More than 2.6 thousand people were expected to attend the inauguration ceremony of the Russian president. State Duma deputies, Federation Council senators, government members and other guests have been invited to the ceremony.
Before the President’s arrival, the national flag of the Russian Federation and the standard of the head of state were brought into the Andreyevsky Hall, and then the Guard of Honour brought the Constitution of Russia and the presidential badge into the hall.
During the inauguration, Vladimir Putin said:
“We will pass through a difficult, milestone period with dignity, we will become even stronger. Russia’s state system should be flexible and allow us to move forward. It is possible to achieve truly great goals only together with the people. We are a united and great nation, together we will overcome obstacles and realise what we have planned, and we will win.”
Russia does not refuse dialogue with Western countries, the choice is theirs, the president said. He pointed out that dialogue on security and strategic stability with the West is possible, but not from the position of “force, without any arrogance, arrogance and its own exclusivity,” but only on an equal footing.
Putin also said Russia will continue to work with partners to form a multipolar world order.
The president assured that the interests and security of the people of Russia will be above all for him. He added:
“We will determine the fate of Russia ourselves.”
Vladimir Putin may propose a candidate for prime minister as early as 7 May, presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. Vladimir Putin receives a parade of the Presidential Regiment after the inauguration ceremony at the Kremlin.
Putin won 87.28 per cent of the vote in Russia’s March election for head of state with a turnout of 77.49 per cent.
