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Putin Takes Office as President of Russia
Putin Takes Office as President of Russia
Sputnik International
The Grand Kremlin Palace in Moscow is hosting a solemn ceremony where Vladimir Putin is being sworn in as Russia’s incumbent leader.
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Vladimir Putin has been sworn in as President of the Russian Federation.The tradition of holding the official inauguration ceremony on May 7 at the Kremlin dates back to 2000. In 2024, the tradition continued, with the presence of numerous prominent Russian officials, judges, and parliament members in attendance.The procedure of inaugurating Russia’s new elected president is held in strict accordance with the law «On the election of the President of the Russian Federation», and is carried out at the close of six years after the national leader’s predecessor assumed office.The ceremony started with the ceremonial introduction of the Russian national flag, the standard of the president, the Russian Constitution and the insignia of the Russian president into the St. Andrew’s Hall of the Grand Kremlin Palace.In total, about 2,600 people have been invited to the ceremony, according to Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov.Putin will hold the office for the next six years until 2030.Snippets From Vladimir Putin’s Speech at the CeremonyVladimir Putin assured that the interests of the security of the people of Russia will be above all else for him. «We will determine the fate of Russia by ourselves and only ourselves, for the sake of today’s and future generations,» the president noted.Putin: Russia will continue to work with partners to form a multipolar world order»Together with our partners in Eurasian integration and other sovereign development centers, we will continue to work to form a multipolar world order, equal and indivisible security system,» Putin said at the ceremony.The president underlined that Russia’s state system must be flexible and allow for forward movement. «It is necessary to ensure reliable continuity of the country’s development for decades to come,» he noted.Putin: Russia will go through this difficult period with dignity and become even stronger»I am confident that we will pass through this entire difficult, milestone period with dignity, become even stronger and will definitely implement long-term plans and large-scale projects aimed at achieving development goals,» he said.President Putin assured that national security would remain the top priority of his new six-year term.The president also promised to implement long-term development projects.»I am certain that we will go through this difficult threshold period with dignity and that we will definitely implement long-term development plans and projects, which aim primarily to protect the people,» he added.The president highlighted the importance of ensuring reliable continuity in the country’s development.Vladimir Putin noted that his government had never turned down an offer of dialogue from the West despite its efforts to contain Russia’s development.»We have always been open to the prospect of deepening friendly relations with all countries that see Russia as a reliable and honest partner. They are the global majority. We do not refuse to have a dialogue with Western countries. The choice is theirs,» Putin said.Commenting on the Russia-West dialogue on security and strategic stability, the leader noted that it is possible only on equal terms.»A conversation [between Western countries and Russia], including on issues of security and strategic stability, is possible, but not from a position of force, without any arrogance, conceit and personal exclusivity, but only on equal terms, respecting each other’s interests,» Putin said.Russia looks forward with confidence, plans its future, outlines new projects and programs, Putin added.Vladimir Putin vowed he would do everything in his power to justify voters’ trust but stressed that the outcome of his new six-year term depended on national unity.»I stress that results of this work primarily depend on our unity, our overall ambition to be of benefit to our Fatherland, to protect it and to work as hard as we can,» the president said.Putin: We are a united and great people; together, we will win!After the inauguration ceremony, the president took part in the parade of the Presidential Regiment.Following the inauguration and parade of the Presidential Regiment, Putin attended a thanksgiving prayer service in the Annunciation Cathedral of the Kremlin, which was conducted by Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia Kirill.Patriarch Kirill presented Putin with an icon of the Virgin Mary as a blessing for his new presidential term.
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The Grand Kremlin Palace in Moscow is hosting a solemn ceremony where Vladimir Putin is being sworn in as Russia’s incumbent leader.
The tradition of holding the official inauguration ceremony on May 7 at the Kremlin dates back to 2000. In 2024, the tradition continued, with the presence of numerous prominent Russian officials, judges, and parliament members in attendance.
The ceremony started with the ceremonial introduction of the Russian national flag, the standard of the president, the Russian Constitution and the insignia of the Russian president into the St. Andrew’s Hall of the Grand Kremlin Palace.
In total, about 2,600 people have been invited to the ceremony, according to Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov.
Following the flag, a special copy of the Constitution and the presidential insignia are brought into the inauguration hall. pic.twitter.com/v3orWf7kHy
— Sputnik (@SputnikInt) May 7, 2024
Putin will hold the office for the next six years until 2030.
Snippets From Vladimir Putin’s Speech at the Ceremony
«Russia does not refuse dialogue with Western countries, the choice is theirs», Putin said
Vladimir Putin assured that the interests of the security of the people of Russia will be above all else for him. «We will determine the fate of Russia by ourselves and only ourselves, for the sake of today’s and future generations,» the president noted.
❗️Vladimir Putin has assured that the interests of the security of the people of Russia will be above all else for him
«We will determine the fate of Russia by ourselves and only ourselves, for the sake of today’s and future generations,» the president said. pic.twitter.com/YEPkPDsoXm
— Sputnik (@SputnikInt) May 7, 2024
«A conversation on security issues, strategic stability is possible, but not from a position of strength, but only on equal terms», Putin stated.
Putin: Russia will continue to work with partners to form a multipolar world order
Russia has to answer to thousands of years of history and ancestors who took inaccessible heights, Putin said.
Putin: Russia will go through this difficult period with dignity and become even stronger
«I am confident that we will pass through this entire difficult, milestone period with dignity, become even stronger and will definitely implement long-term plans and large-scale projects aimed at achieving development goals,» he said.
President Putin assured that national security would remain the top priority of his new six-year term.
«I assure you that national security and interests would remain the top priority, going forward,» Putin said.
«I am certain that we will go through this difficult threshold period with dignity and that we will definitely implement long-term development plans and projects, which aim primarily to protect the people,» he added.
«We must ensure reliable continuity in the development of the country for decades to come, raise and educate young generations who will strengthen the power of Russia, develop our statehood, which is based on interethnic harmony, preserving the traditions of all peoples living in Russia,» he noted.
We will determine the fate of Russia ourselves and only ourselves for the sake of today’s and future generations, Putin said. pic.twitter.com/hx9I4wHzcV
— Sputnik (@SputnikInt) May 7, 2024
«We have always been open to the prospect of deepening friendly relations with all countries that see Russia as a reliable and honest partner. They are the global majority. We do not refuse to have a dialogue with Western countries. The choice is theirs,» Putin said.
«Will they continue trying to contain Russia’s development and insisting on their policy of aggression, their years-long pressure on our country or will they look for opportunities for cooperation and peace?» the president added.
A conversation with the West on issues of security, strategic stability is possible, but not from a position of power, Putin said.
He added that Russia would work with its partners to form a multipolar world order. pic.twitter.com/stKjb4hUg2
— Sputnik (@SputnikInt) May 7, 2024
«A conversation [between Western countries and Russia], including on issues of security and strategic stability, is possible, but not from a position of force, without any arrogance, conceit and personal exclusivity, but only on equal terms, respecting each other’s interests,» Putin said.
Russia looks forward with confidence, plans its future, outlines new projects and programs, Putin added.
«We look forward with confidence, plan our future, outline and are already implementing new projects and programs that are designed to make our development even more dynamic, even more powerful,» he stressed.
The world media are broadcasting live the inauguration ceremony of Vladimir Putin.
Live broadcasts are now carried out by the BBC, Sky News, NBC, ABC, and other channels. pic.twitter.com/9aqDB9TxQO
— Sputnik (@SputnikInt) May 7, 2024
Vladimir Putin vowed he would do everything in his power to justify voters’ trust but stressed that the outcome of his new six-year term depended on national unity.
«I stress that results of this work primarily depend on our unity, our overall ambition to be of benefit to our Fatherland, to protect it and to work as hard as we can,» the president said.
Putin: We are a united and great people; together, we will win!
After the inauguration ceremony, the president took part in the parade of the Presidential Regiment.
🎥 After the inauguration and parade of the Presidential Regiment, Putin attended a thanksgiving prayer service in the Annunciation Cathedral of the Kremlin, which was conducted by Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia Kirill pic.twitter.com/ki1tIF9fHc
— Sputnik (@SputnikInt) May 7, 2024
Key statements by Vladimir Putin at his inauguration speech:
🔺Russia itself and only itself will determine its own fate;
🔺Russia will pass through the difficult, milestone period with dignity and become even stronger, it must be self-sufficient and competitive;
🔺The key… pic.twitter.com/GimPnGX0e1
— Sputnik (@SputnikInt) May 7, 2024
Patriarch Kirill presented Putin with an icon of the Virgin Mary as a blessing for his new presidential term.
«We are sincerely praying for you,» Russia’s Patriarch Kirill blessed the president after the thanksgiving prayer.
