Russia's President Vladimir Putin (L) speaks before Dmitry Medvedev (2nd L) is sworn in as the new Russian President in Moscow's Kremlin throne room May 7, 2008. Medvedev was sworn in as president in a solemn ceremony in the Kremlin's throne room on Wednesday, ushering in an unprecedented period of dual rule with his predecessor Vladimir Putin, who becomes prime minister.(Xinhua/Reuters Photo)
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