Editorial

15:44 JST, May 8, 2024

A victory for Putin’s government in a war of aggression would leave a major stain on world history.

The international community must not allow Russia to succeed in its aggression against Ukraine. Nations must strengthen their unity on this single point.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has begun his fifth term in power. His term will last six years until 2030. Under the Russian constitution, he can serve another term.

In his inaugural address, Putin praised Russian soldiers who have participated in the aggression against Ukraine. He also said: “We do not refuse dialogue with Western states … The choice is up to them.”

Putin apparently intended to assert that the United States and Europe have refused........

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