Vladimir Putin: What does the future hold for Russia’s leader?


Vladimir Putin has been sworn in as Russia’s president for the fifth time as he embarks on a new six-year term. When he first became president – in 2000 – at his inauguration ceremony he promised to preserve and develop democracy and take care of Russia. BBC Russia Editor Steve Rosenberg asked Fiona Hill, a former White House national security advisor and Russia expert, how the Putin then compares to the Putin now.