20 years of Putin
The man and the moments that defined modern Russia.
This month marks 20 years since Vladimir Putin first became prime minister of Russia. Now serving his fourth term as Russia’s president, Putin has increased and consolidated his power over the past two decades. We look back at the events that have shaped his leadership and the course of his nation.
Also, we reflect on the past 20 years of diplomacy between the US and Russia; and when Vladimir Putin finishes his fourth term as Russia’s President, what will he do next?
(U.S. President Donald Trump (L) and Russian President Vladimir Putin shake hands during a joint press conference after their 2018 summit in Helsinki, Finland. Credit: Chris McGrath/Getty Images)
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- Sat 24 Aug 2019 21:32GMTΒι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service
- Sun 25 Aug 2019 03:32GMTΒι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service
- Mon 26 Aug 2019 08:32GMTΒι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service
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