Putin inauguration: Steven Seagal and other famous faces spotted at Kremlin palace

Calling it

inauguration

may seem misleading after all, this was not his first time, it is the beginning of Putin 5.0, the Kremlin's choreography is part of the routine now for Russia's leader it is almost more of a ritual than a political process after lending oath of loyalty to the Russian government. people there was a promise to protect you ominous words for the West you, the citizens of Russia, have confirmed that our country is on the right path, this is of great importance at this time, as we face serious challenges. I see this as an unwavering determination to defend our decisions. our values ​​our freedom and the national interests of Russia the symbolism here is key celebrated inside the throne room of the Tsars this was a projection of power among the audience were pop stars sports stars and religious leaders even a former action hero from Hollywood why do you support Vladimir Putin?

Mr. Seigar, I can't answer such stupid questions, yes, sorry, why is it a stupid question? It's just an open question. I think it's pretty stupid and I think you know the answer, but

other

s were more willing to talk when Western leaders in the Western government say Vladimir. Putin has turned Russia into a dictatorship. Why do you think that is not the case? This is not the case at all, it's just propaganda, it's rude propaganda, nothing more, but is it democratic that there really is no opposition to talk about Russia? Well, there is. opposition within the country, well, of course, the conditions are much tougher at the moment because we are in war conditions.

Vladimir Putin is already the longest-serving leader in the Kremlin since Stalin, having been in power for almost two and a half decades at the end of In this next term in 2030 there will only be one person ahead of him and that is Catherine the big one. The question is what a fifth Putin term will mean for Russia and the world. His last term saw the invasion of Ukraine and a crackdown on the ascendancy at home. some believe it won't stop there in this one-track movement toward a more authoritarian regime or I would say uh, a hybrid half-totalitarian regime.

He made the Russian Americans hostage to him, but at the same time he is a hostage to himself after so long in power that there is certainly no sign of him changing his tune now IA Bennett Sky News Moscow