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Putin’s Empire, the West’s Game: Revisiting Bill Browder’s Insight on Russia

The David McWilliams Podcast

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Oligarchs, Power, and Putin's Rise

This chapter explores the complex relationship between Russian oligarchs and Vladimir Putin against the backdrop of the Ukraine war and financial reparations. It traces the transition of power from Yeltsin to Putin, detailing the chaotic environment and strategic decisions made by the elites that facilitated Putin's ascent during a time of instability.

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