٠٠:٠٨:١٥President Vladimir Putin expressed his gratitude to Russian troops and all citizens of the Russian Federation for their trust and support, during his inauguration ceremony at St Andrew’s Hall in the Grand Kremlin Palace in Moscow on Tuesday.
"In these solemn and crucial moments of assuming the office of the president, I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to the citizens of Russia across all regions of our country, as well as those living in the historical territories of Russia who have won their right to stand united with our Motherland," he said, referring to those four regions that joined with Russia following referenda in 2022 - and which Ukraine and allies described as 'annexation'.
"I humbly honour our heroes, the participants in the special military operation, and all those who are fighting for our Fatherland. I would like to thank you again for the trust you have placed in me and for your unwavering support," he continued.
The Russian leader expressed confidence that the country's citizens would pass 'through this difficult pivotal period' with dignity.
"Together with our partners in Eurasian integration and other sovereign development centres, we will continue to build a multipolar world and an equal and indivisible security system. In this complex, rapidly-changing world, we must strive to be self-sufficient and competitive, opening up new horizons for Russia, as we have done many times throughout our history," the president emphasised.
Dignitaries present at the event included members of the Federation Council, State Duma deputies, and judges of the Constitutional Court, alongside other prominent political figures.
Post-ceremony, the Kremlin's press service reported that the newly inaugurated president was formally introduced to the presidential regiment in Sobornaya Square. Additionally, Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia conducted a service of thanksgiving in the Annunciation Cathedral.
United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan was the first to congratulate Putin on assuming the office of Russian president for a new term and wished him every success, in a post on X (formerly Twitter).
"I hope to continue working with him to strengthen the strategic partnership between the two countries and take bilateral relations to a new level for the benefit of our nations," the UAE leader added.
It marked Putin's fifth inauguration ceremony. Russia's presidential election took place on March 15-17. Turnout was 77.49 percent with Putin receiving over 87 percent of the vote.
'I commend trust and support you have given me' - Putin at presidential inauguration ceremony
President Vladimir Putin expressed his gratitude to Russian troops and all citizens of the Russian Federation for their trust and support, during his inauguration ceremony at St Andrew’s Hall in the Grand Kremlin Palace in Moscow on Tuesday.
"In these solemn and crucial moments of assuming the office of the president, I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to the citizens of Russia across all regions of our country, as well as those living in the historical territories of Russia who have won their right to stand united with our Motherland," he said, referring to those four regions that joined with Russia following referenda in 2022 - and which Ukraine and allies described as 'annexation'.
"I humbly honour our heroes, the participants in the special military operation, and all those who are fighting for our Fatherland. I would like to thank you again for the trust you have placed in me and for your unwavering support," he continued.
The Russian leader expressed confidence that the country's citizens would pass 'through this difficult pivotal period' with dignity.
"Together with our partners in Eurasian integration and other sovereign development centres, we will continue to build a multipolar world and an equal and indivisible security system. In this complex, rapidly-changing world, we must strive to be self-sufficient and competitive, opening up new horizons for Russia, as we have done many times throughout our history," the president emphasised.
Dignitaries present at the event included members of the Federation Council, State Duma deputies, and judges of the Constitutional Court, alongside other prominent political figures.
Post-ceremony, the Kremlin's press service reported that the newly inaugurated president was formally introduced to the presidential regiment in Sobornaya Square. Additionally, Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia conducted a service of thanksgiving in the Annunciation Cathedral.
United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan was the first to congratulate Putin on assuming the office of Russian president for a new term and wished him every success, in a post on X (formerly Twitter).
"I hope to continue working with him to strengthen the strategic partnership between the two countries and take bilateral relations to a new level for the benefit of our nations," the UAE leader added.
It marked Putin's fifth inauguration ceremony. Russia's presidential election took place on March 15-17. Turnout was 77.49 percent with Putin receiving over 87 percent of the vote.
President Vladimir Putin expressed his gratitude to Russian troops and all citizens of the Russian Federation for their trust and support, during his inauguration ceremony at St Andrew’s Hall in the Grand Kremlin Palace in Moscow on Tuesday.
"In these solemn and crucial moments of assuming the office of the president, I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to the citizens of Russia across all regions of our country, as well as those living in the historical territories of Russia who have won their right to stand united with our Motherland," he said, referring to those four regions that joined with Russia following referenda in 2022 - and which Ukraine and allies described as 'annexation'.
"I humbly honour our heroes, the participants in the special military operation, and all those who are fighting for our Fatherland. I would like to thank you again for the trust you have placed in me and for your unwavering support," he continued.
The Russian leader expressed confidence that the country's citizens would pass 'through this difficult pivotal period' with dignity.
"Together with our partners in Eurasian integration and other sovereign development centres, we will continue to build a multipolar world and an equal and indivisible security system. In this complex, rapidly-changing world, we must strive to be self-sufficient and competitive, opening up new horizons for Russia, as we have done many times throughout our history," the president emphasised.
Dignitaries present at the event included members of the Federation Council, State Duma deputies, and judges of the Constitutional Court, alongside other prominent political figures.
Post-ceremony, the Kremlin's press service reported that the newly inaugurated president was formally introduced to the presidential regiment in Sobornaya Square. Additionally, Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia conducted a service of thanksgiving in the Annunciation Cathedral.
United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan was the first to congratulate Putin on assuming the office of Russian president for a new term and wished him every success, in a post on X (formerly Twitter).
"I hope to continue working with him to strengthen the strategic partnership between the two countries and take bilateral relations to a new level for the benefit of our nations," the UAE leader added.
It marked Putin's fifth inauguration ceremony. Russia's presidential election took place on March 15-17. Turnout was 77.49 percent with Putin receiving over 87 percent of the vote.