Vladimir Putin thanked Russians for their trust after ruling United Russia party wins polls. (File)
Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday thanked Russians for their trust after the ruling United Russia party claimed a sweeping majority in parliamentary elections.
"I would like to address special words of gratitude to the citizens of Russia (and) thank you for your trust, dear friends," Putin said at a televised meeting with Central Election Commission chief Ella Pamfilova.
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