Vladimir Putin's Inauguration with Controversial Guests

SOURCE metro.co.uk
Vladimir Putin was sworn in as the President of Russia for the fifth term, with a controversial guest list including US actor Steven Seagal and motorcycle gang leader Alexander Zaldostanov. The ceremony was boycotted by the US and other Western countries due to the war in Ukraine.

Key Points

  • Putin's fifth term as President of Russia
  • Boycott by the US and other Western countries due to the war in Ukraine
  • Controversial guests including Steven Seagal and Alexander Zaldostanov
  • Putin's friendship with Zaldostanov and support of the Night Wolves motorcycle club

Pros

  • Putin's impressive longevity and political power as the second longest-serving leader in Russia
  • Insight into Putin's controversial friendships and alliances

Cons

  • Criticism of Putin's authoritarian tactics and the controversial guests at the inauguration