Helena Merriman

Helena Merriman, a BBC presenter and investigative journalist, dives into the 1999 Russian apartment bombings that marked a turning point for Vladimir Putin. The discussion reveals the chaos the bombings caused and raises the chilling question: who was responsible? Merriman shares insights from journalists who covered the story and explores withheld evidence and potential cover-ups. The conversation also delves into the bombings' implications for Putin's rise to power and the dangers faced by those delving too deeply into this unresolved mystery.