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is the first episode of the 2012 documentary series Putin, Russia and the West , produced by Norma Percy for the BBC. This guide summarizes the key events and political shifts covered in this initial chapter. 📺 Episode Overview

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

George W. Bush famously stated he looked into Putin's eyes and "got a sense of his soul". is the first episode of the 2012 documentary

(U.S. National Security Advisor/Secretary of State) Colin Powell (U.S. Secretary of State) Sergei Ivanov (Russian Defense Minister) Gerhard Schröder (Chancellor of Germany) Putin, Russia and the West - Episode guide - BBC Russia and the West