The new Russia … might look a lot like the old Russia

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.