9. Putin may be popular in Russia, but he is highly criticized by the West. Which of these is -not- a reason for Western criticism of Putin?

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Vladimir Putin speaks with his hand on the Constitution during his inauguration ceremony as Russia's new president in Moscow Monday, May 7, 2012.

Cracking down on Russian media and dissent

Hoarding natural resources for domestic use

Undermining Russian democracy

Widespread corruption

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