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US, most EU nations to boycott Putin's inauguration over Ukraine war

Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting with members of the government in Moscow, Russia May 6, 2024. PHOTO/REUTERS 

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What you need to know:

  • Kremlin leader to be sworn in for new term on Tuesday
  • Envoys of US, EU, Canada, most EU nations to skip ceremony
  • France, Hungary and Slovakia expected to attend
  • Ukraine wants allies not to recognise Putin as president

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