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Economy: Economic News, Policy & Analysis - The Washington Post: Vladimir Putin takes presidential oath in Russia, amid promises and protests
Economy: Economic News, Policy & Analysis - The Washington Post
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MOSCOW —Vladimir V. Putin took the presidential oath of office for the third time Monday, swearing to uphold the Russian Constitution as his hand rested on a red-bound copy in the splendid Grand Kremlin Palace. Outside, the streets were mostly empty, except for knots of would-be demonstrators who were hustled off to police vans.