The new Russia... might look a lot like the old Russia
By John Hockenberry, Adaora Udoji, Sitara Nieves
May 08, 2008, 12:20 PM
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Russian President Dmitry Medvedev walks back to his seat after presenting his nominee for prime minister Vladimir Putin to the State Duma in Moscow on May 8, 2008. Putin was confirmed as prime minister one day after Medvedev was inaugurated at a lavish Kremlin ceremony.
Vladmir Putin is expected to be confirmed as Russia’s Prime Minister today. Putin's nomination was the first official presidential act of newly sworn-in Dmitry Medvedev. The Takeaway asks: What’s ahead for Russia?
Guest: Edward Lucas is the author of "The New Cold War" and is the Central and Eastern Europe correspondent for The Economist. He’s been covering the region for over 20 years.
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