Putin’s inauguration set to kick start Kremlin reshuffle

Kremlin officials await Putin's anticipated cabinet reshuffle after inauguration

Vladimir Putin is now the longest-serving Russian leader since Josef Stalin, and he could remain in power until 2036 due to a connotational change.

Putin’s inauguration set to kick start Kremlin reshuffle

The aftermath of the ritual will show how far Russia’s leader is willing to go in changing his aging old guard.

Vladimir Putin took office as President of Russia for the fifth time on Tuesday, and the solemn ceremony took place in the Kremlin, with six EU countries attending, four of which are also NATO members.