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Putin says will not permit social shocks to weaken Russia

President Vladimir Putin vowed on Tuesday not to let Russia be weakened by social shocks as tens of thousands of demonstrators gathered in Moscow to protest his historic third term.

Updated on: Jun 12, 2012, 16:56:00 IST
AFP | By , Moscow
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President Vladimir Putin vowed on Tuesday not to let Russia be weakened by social shocks as tens of thousands of demonstrators gathered in Moscow to protest his historic third term.

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"We cannot accept anything that weakens our country or divides society," Putin said in televised remarks. "We cannot tolerate decisions and actions capable of leading to social and economic shocks."

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