Russia: Putin begins fifth term as president
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Vladimir Putin began his fifth term Tuesday as Russian leader at a glittering Kremlin inauguration, setting out on another six years in office after destroying his political opponents, launching a devastating war in Ukraine and concentrating all power in his hands. More information with our correspondent in Sloviansk, Ukraine, Gulliver Gragg.