Putin confirmed as Russian PM official
The Duma, Russia's lower house of parliament, has confirmed Vladimir Putin as prime minister a day after his protege Dmitry Medvedev replaced him as president of the country.
Members of parliament voted 392-56 for Putin's appointment, with the communists the only party voting against. Jonah Hull reports from Moscow.
Members of parliament voted 392-56 for Putin's appointment, with the communists the only party voting against. Jonah Hull reports from Moscow.
05/02/2012