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Kellanved Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri May-07-04 04:42 AM
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Ceremony starts Putin's new term
Vladimir Putin has been sworn in for his second term as Russian president on Friday in a formal ceremony at Moscow's Grand Kremlin Palace.

The Kremlin echoed to the boom of a 30-gun salute before the president was presented with a guard of honour.

Mr Putin was elected in March, collecting more than 70% of the vote.

Correspondents say concerns about his autocratic style are dismissed by those who say Russia needs a strong hand to bring it back to its feet.
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/3692719.stm
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