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The President's Daily Brief
June 21st, 2024: The PDB Personnel Files: Vladimir Putin
Jun 21, 2024
The premier edition explores the life of Russia’s President Vladimir Putin, from his humble beginnings as a spy novel-obsessed youngster in Leningrad to the most powerful man in Russia. The podcast delves into his early life, career in intelligence, journey to the presidency, detailed profile, and his interests in judo, skiing, and wildlife conservation.
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- Vladimir Putin's rise from a spy novel-obsessed youth to Russia's powerful leader demonstrates his intelligence and resourcefulness.
- Putin's assertive foreign policy actions, like the annexation of Crimea, have strained relations with the West.
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Early Life and Career of Vladimir Putin
Vladimir Putin, born in 1952 in Leningrad, was heavily influenced by the Cold War environment and Soviet patriotism, leading to his fascination with intelligence work. After studying law, he joined the KGB in the 1970s before working as a foreign intelligence officer in East Germany. Putin's quick thinking during the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989 reflected his intelligence and resourcefulness.
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