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| | Russian President Vladimir Putin pounced to an easy victory for a second term, further consolidating his ever tightening grip on power. During the election, Putin limited the access of his opponents to the media and rigorously harassed their campaigns. He already took command of Parliament in December and has appointed a new Cabinet already. He won 71.2 percent of the vote according to the Central Election Commission in an announcement on Monday. The candidate representing the Communist Party brought in a surprising 15 percent of the vote, suggesting that there remains some fondness for the powers that were of the Soviet Era.
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