Russian President Vladimir Putin was inaugurated at the Kremlin in Moscow on May 7, beginning his fifth term in office. To counter the ambitions of the entrenched "Putin empire," democracies like the U.S., Europe and Japan must be more united than ever.
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Democratic camp must unite to contain the 'Putin empire'
Russia cannot be allowed to change status quo by force
Russian President Vladimir Putin listens to the national anthem during his inauguration ceremony at the Kremlin in Moscow on May 7. (Pool via Reuters)
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