MOSCOW — Vladimir Putin claimed victory in Russia's presidential election before tens of thousands of cheering supporters Sunday, even as the opposition and independent observers insisted the vote had been marred by widespread fraud.
Putin claims controversial victory in Russia's presidential vote
Sunday, March 4, 2012 | 5:37 p.m. CST
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