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MOSCOW - Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday the government needed changes after a March 4 presidential election.

"There will of course be a significant renewal of personnel in the government," said Putin, who is running in the presidential election, told members of his ruling United Russia party.

After the biggest electoral upset of his 12-year rule, Putin said he would adjust to society’s demands for modernisation.