Vladimir Putin is beginning his fifth term as Russian president after destroying his political opposition, launching a devastating war in Ukraine and consolidating power
FILE - Russian President Vladimir Putin, left, shares a toast with servicemen at the Novo-Ogaryovo State residence outside Moscow, Russia, on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024. With the fighting in Ukraine in its third year, Putin hopes Western support for Ukraine will wither while Moscow maintains its steady military pressure.
Russian forces are gaining ground in Ukraine, deploying scorched-earth tactics as Kyiv grapples with shortages of men and ammunition. Both sides are taking heavy casualties. Analysts say now that Putin has secured another six years in power, the government could take the unpopular steps of raising taxes to fund the war and pressure more men to join the military.
Some analysts have suggested Shoigu could become a victim of the government reshuffle but that would be a bold move as the war is still raging in Ukraine.
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