July : Police arrested 250 people in Moscow , including some opposition activists . Thousands took part in rallies both for and against Putin . Vladimir Putin received more than 70 % of the votes . Monitors say they observed ballot stuffing and other irregularities .
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 . Monitors say they observed ballot stuffing and other irregularities .