President Vladimir Putin stuck with his long-serving prime minister in his first act after being sworn in for a new term on May 7, signaling that he would keep faith with a policy direction that has brought Russia into conflict with the West.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin walks after his inauguration ceremony at the Kremlin in Moscow on May 7, 2018. / AFP PHOTO / SPUTNIK / Alexey FILIPPOV
