Putin takes inaugural ride in Russian-made limousine
 

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https://o.aolcdn.com/images/dims3/GL.../RTS1Q8TO.jpeg MOSCOW — President Vladimir Putin traveled to his inauguration on Monday for a new six-year term in a Russian-made limousine, ditching his old stretch Mercedes to send a patriotic message of self-sufficiency amid increased tensions with the West.Putin, in power since 2000, wants Russia to reduce its dependence on imported goods and technology, a drive that has gathered pace since Russia was hit by Western sanctions.Some guests broke into applause at the sight of the car conveying PutinContinue reading Putin takes inaugural ride in Russian-made limousine

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