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Putin sworn in as Russian president again

Leader faces new generation that does not fear state

By Ellen Barry and Sophia Kishkovsky

 |  New York Times  

  May 08, 2012

MOSCOW - Vladimir Putin reclaimed the Russian presidency under the vaulted gold ceiling of a Kremlin palace Monday, as police tried to stamp out a second day of protests in the city, detaining anyone wearing a white ribbon, the opposition’s symbol. Putin took the oath of office for a third time, extending his status as Russia’s paramount leader to a total of 18 years. He has said he may run for a fourth six-year term after that, meaning he could legally remain in power until 2024.

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