(CPOD) Aug. 17, 2004 - Most Russians are content with the performance of Vladimir Putin, according to a poll by the All-Russian Public Opinion Research Center. 52 per cent of respondents say the president has definitely or partly met their expectations, while 28 per cent disagree.

Putin won a second four-year term as president in the Mar. 14 election, garnering 71.31 per cent of all cast ballots. The pro-Kremlin United Russia (YR) currently controls 222 seats in the State Duma, a fact that has led to questions over a possible change in presidential term limits.

Yesterday, Putin announced plans to boost military spending during his second term. Russia's defence budget will be increased by 40 per cent in 2005, to $24 billion U.S. The extra funding will be used to raise the number of professional soldiers, improve salaries and purchase new equipment.

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