Putin's inauguration ceremony skipped by US and UK ambassadors

Russian President Vladimir Putin was sworn into his fifth term as Russia’s leader on Tuesday, and while celebrated by the country’s political elite, the ceremony was boycotted by the United States, the United Kingdom, and most European envoys.

Putin’s new term will last until 2030, and if served in full, he will have been in power in Russia for 30 years. Putin spoke about achieving the country’s national interests, which included the now two-year war against Ukraine that has left tens of thousands of Russians and Ukrainians dead.