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RUSSIA | S07 E1 - How war weakened strongman Putin
Nov 8, 2022
Former BBC Moscow Correspondent and author of Putin: His Life and Times, Philip Short, discusses how war weakened strongman Putin on this episode. They explore Putin's aggressive history, his invasion of Ukraine, and his perspective on the war. They also touch on the parade celebrating Ukrainian independence and Ukrainian President Zelensky's policies and challenges with oligarchs.
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- Putin's aggressive approach to politics stems from his upbringing and fighting spirit.
- Putin's annual Direct Line show serves as a powerful PR tool, projecting his active involvement in addressing Russian citizens' concerns.
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Putin's Early Life and Fighting Spirit
Vladimir Putin grew up in a difficult environment in Leningrad and has a history of being a fighter. From his childhood, he showed a fearless and aggressive nature, engaging in both physical fights with others and even animals. This fighting spirit is seen as a defining characteristic of Putin's approach to politics, demonstrated through his aggressive actions in Crimea, Georgia, Chechnya, and Syria.
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