Vladimir Putin Declared Winner In Russia's Presidential Election

MOSCOW, RUSSIA - MARCH 4: Russian Prime Minister and presidential candidate Vladimir Putin speaks as current President Dmitry Medvedev (R) listens during a rally after Putin claimed victory in the presidential election at the Manezhnya Square March, 4, 2012 in Moscow, Russia. Exit polls showed Putin had over 58 percent of the vote according to state television in an election that has been alleged to be marred by widespread violations. (Photo by Oleg Nikishin/Epsilon/Getty Images)