Vladimir Putin was inaugurated as Russia’s president at the Kremlin Palace after winning the March elections with 87.28% of the vote. The ceremony, attended by 2,600 guests, saw Putin take the oath and pledge to uphold citizens’ rights, protect the Constitution, and serve the nation for another six years. Following the oath, cannon shots marked the occasion in the Kremlin garden. Putin expressed gratitude to Russian citizens and acknowledged voters from regions like Crimea, thanking them for their support and trust.
Russian Presidential aide Nikolay Patrushev announced that President Vladimir Putin signed the draft strategy for the development of the Russian Navy through 2050.
Patrushev stated that the final draft was signed on May 30, following its preparation by the Ministry of Defense and revision by the Maritime Board. The strategy incorporates proposals from various federal institutions and organizations. The initiative was launched after a Kremlin meeting in July 2024.
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