Taking Controlputin, Russia And The West : Seas... May 2026

The episode details how Putin "declawed" Russia's oligarchs, most notably through the arrest and imprisonment of oil tycoon Mikhail Khodorkovsky . 👥 Notable Contributors

George W. Bush famously stated he looked into Putin's eyes and "got a sense of his soul". Taking ControlPutin, Russia and the West : Seas...

This episode documents the early years of Vladimir Putin's presidency (2000–2004). It focuses on his rapid rise from a KGB official to a world leader who initially sought close ties with the United States following the . 🗝️ Key Historical Moments The episode details how Putin "declawed" Russia's oligarchs,