Putin
By BBC Radio 4
To understand what Vladimir Putin might do in the future, you need to understand his past; where he's come from, what he's lived through, what he's done. Jonny Dymond tells the extraordinary and revealing story of Vladimir Putin's life with the help of guests who have watched, studied and dealt with the Russian president.
Latest episode
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15. Tanks Riding Towards Moscow
The Wagner mutiny shakes Putin’s grip on the narrative. -
12 Months On: President Putin’s Next Steps?
Ukrainecast comes together with the BBC’s Putin podcast -
13. No Way Out?
As Russia’s position in Ukraine deteriorates, Putin is caught in a spiral of escalation. -
12. The Lightning Strike
Putin takes the biggest gamble of his career. -
11. To the Brink
An isolated Putin sets his sights on Ukraine. -
10. Preying on Hopes and Fears
In 2021 Putin retreats to his bunker as the Covid-19 pandemic spreads through Russia. -
9. The Emperor's Palace
Putin faces protests on the streets and revelations about a secret palace -
8. The Splinter
Master strategist or opportunistic gambler? -
7. The Ultimate Insult
False flags and brutal military tactics in Syria combine with aspirations of greatness -
6. The Believer
Playing cat and mouse games with the world and sending 'little green men' into Ukraine