The new President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin, was sworn in at the Kremlin on the 7th. He stated in his inauguration speech that Russia will definitely achieve its development goals. At noon that day, in the Andreyev Hall of the Kremlin, Putin read out the presidential oath in front of the Russian Constitution. Subsequently, the President of the Russian Constitutional Court, Zorkin, announced that Putin was officially inaugurated as the President of Russia. ?? On May 7th, Russian President Putin delivered his inauguration speech at the Kremlin in Moscow. Xinhua News Agency reporter Cao Yang captured Putin's inauguration speech afterwards. He said that defending Russia and serving the people is his great honor, responsibility, and sacred obligation, and the interests and security of the Russian people are above all else. Russia will definitely be able to overcome difficult times with dignity and implement long-term plans and grand projects to achieve development goals. At the same time, Russia will continue to strengthen its good relations with all countries that consider Russia a reliable partner, and will not refuse to engage in dialogue with Western countries on issues such as security, provided that equality and mutual respect are maintained. Russia will continue to work with its partners to establish a multipolar world order and an equal security system. After the speech, 30 salute guns were fired outside the Kremlin. Putin also inspected the officers and soldiers of the Presidential Guard in the Kremlin's inner square. Approximately 2600 people attended the inauguration ceremony, including Matvyenko, Chairman of the Russian Federal Council (Upper House of Parliament), Volodyn, Chairman of the Russian State Duma (Lower House of Parliament), and Russian parliamentarians, government officials, military officers, representatives from various sectors of society, and foreign ambassadors to Russia. The Russian Constitution stipulates that the President is the Head of State and the Supreme Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces. Putin was first elected president in 2000 and was successfully re elected in 2004. In May 2008, Putin was appointed as the Prime Minister of the Russian government. In 2012, Putin was re elected as President and was re elected in 2018. From March 15th to 17th, 2024, Putin ran as an independent candidate in the 8th presidential election of Russia and won with 87.28% of the vote. (Lai Xin She)