For the first time in the history of the United States, the article of "sedition and rebellion" of the Constitution was used as a reason for the presidential candidate not being able to participate in the race.

Vladimir Putin became the president of Russia for the fifth time. The swearing-in ceremony for the six-year term was held in the Kremlin with the participation of more than 2,600 guests. However, representatives of the USA and EU countries refused to participate in the ceremony. The EU countries are divided on the issue of participation in this ceremony: France, Hungary and Slovakia said that it is necessary to send a representative to the ceremony in order to maintain communication channels with Moscow, while Germany and other EU countries opposed it.

The President of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, awarded Shavkat Mirziyoyev with the country's highest state award - the "Badge of the Republic of Turkey".

President of the Republic of Korea Yun Seok-yol will pay a state visit to Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan on June 10-15. First Deputy National Security Adviser Kim Tae-hye said Yun will begin a six-day trip on Monday accompanied by First Lady Kim Keon-hee, visiting three Central Asian countries until June 15.

Abkhazia's President Aslan Bjania has resigned following the end of negotiations with the opposition. Along with the president, Prime Minister Alexander Ankvab and head of the State Security Service Dmitry Dbar are also leaving their positions. , protests started in Abkhazia about a week ago due to dissatisfaction with the investment agreement between Russia and Abkhazia.