Rise of Power: Putin's Early Years

This chapter explores the pivotal events that paved the way for Vladimir Putin's ascent in Russian politics during Boris Yeltsin's presidency. It scrutinizes the suspicion surrounding the 1999 apartment bombings in Moscow and their possible orchestration by the FSB to enhance Putin's image and rally support for military action in Chechnya. Through personal accounts and investigations, the narrative unveils the dangerous intersections of politics, power, and dissent within Russia's security services.