Some foreign governments pledged to work with the new leader despite concerns about electoral violations . NEW : Police arrest 250 people in Moscow , including three opposition activists . Thousands take part in rallies both for and against Putin . Vladimir Putin received more than 63 % of the vote . Comment:
NEW : Police arrest 250 people in Moscow , including three opposition activists . Thousands take part in rallies both for and against Putin . Vladimir Putin received more than 63 % of the vote . Comment: