FILE - In this photo taken from video released by Russia’s Emergency Situations Ministry on Dec. 30, 2023, firefighters extinguish burning cars after shelling in Belgorod, Russia. Russian President Vladimir Putin, who begins another 6-year term on Tuesday, launched a war in Ukraine despite expectations the invasion would bring international opprobrium and harsh economic sanctions, as well as cost Russia dearly in the blood of its soldiers. (Russia Emergency Situations Ministry telegram channel via AP, File)