Putin, Russia and the West

2012•1 series•Entertainment / Factual
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Story of Vladimir Putin, with contributions from Putin's top colleagues and the Western statesmen.

Taking Control: Episode Image
Episode 1Taking Control

2001: Putin gives a prophetic warning about Pakistan, Afghanistan and the Taliban. Some upsetting scenes.

Democracy Threatens: Episode Image
Episode 2Democracy Threatens

Leonid Kuchma talks about the election of his successor in 2004 and Putin's involvement.

War: Episode Image
Episode 3War

Political figures discuss the conflict between Russia and Georgia in August 2008.

New Start: Episode Image
Episode 4New Start

The inside story of Barack Obama's relationship with the Kremlin.

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