Vladimir Putin was sworn in as a president of the Russian Federation on May 7. Sputnik sat down with Swedish military and political analyst Mikael Valtersson to discuss Russia's political dynamic after Putin's inauguration.
Israel Defense Forces (IDF) armoured units forcibly occupied the Palestinian side of the Rafah crossing with Egypt on May 7 — despite Hamas agreeing to the latest hostage and ceasefire proposal a day earlier.
The Grand Kremlin Palace in Moscow is hosting a solemn ceremony where Vladimir Putin is being sworn in as Russia's incumbent leader.
On May 7, the Grand Kremlin Palace will host the solemn inauguration ceremony of Russian President Vladimir Putin (9 am GMT), where the country's elected leader will officially take office.
As Vladimir Putin gears up for his coming inauguration, explore the extensive career and influential leadership of Russia's long-standing President.
BEIJING (Sputnik) - China and France call for an immediate end to attacks on the civilian vessels in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, the countries said in a joint statement on Tuesday.
MEXICO CITY (Sputnik) - The Brazilian and Venezuelan governments have condemned the start of Israel's military operation in eastern Rafah in the Gaza Strip, calling on the international community, organizations and the UN Security Council to overcome the indifference to abuse of human rights and humanitarian law.
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant announced on Sunday that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) were getting ready for a ground operation in the southern Gaza city of Rafah.
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Vladimir Putin will be sworn in as President of Russia in Moscow on Tuesday, in what will become his fifth inauguration ceremony as head of state.