MOSCOW - Prime Minister Vladimir Putin declared victory in Sunday’s presidential election, which was marred by complaints of election violations and voter fraud. Mr. Putin said the election was “open and honest” as he addressed thousands of supporters outside the Kremlin.
“We have won in an open and honest battle,” he said in tearful remarks, with outgoing President Dmitry Medvedev standing next to him. “I promised you we would win. We won. Glory to Russia.”
