Putin takes office for fifth term in Russia

This Tuesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin takes office for his fifth term as head of the country, with which he adds 24 years in office. This time, the period begins with the war with Ukraine, and pressure from the West and NATO.

Meanwhile, Putin reaches a new stage of his political career with threats to execute “In the near future” nuclear exercises.

On May 6th, Putin warned that the Russian army might attack British military equipment, response to statements by Western powers regarding a possible transfer of soldiers.

The United States criticized Putin’s threats, pointing out that it is a “irresponsible rhetoric” by the Russian leader in the face of a conflict that has claimed thousands of lives.

“This is an example of the kind of irresponsible rhetoric we have seen from Russia in the past. It is completely inappropriate given the current security situation.“the Pentagon spokesman said, Pat Ryder.

However, the official clarified that Washington has not seen “no change in the positioning of strategic forces.”

Putin has been president of Russia since 2000, when he won the elections with more than 87% of popular support, an unprecedented result that raised the alarm in numerous countries The process was held without rivals with political presence, a situation that continued in the following elections.