Putin, Russia and the West

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Putin, Russia and the West is a four-part British documentary television series first shown in January and February 2012 on BBC Two about the relationship between Vladimir Putin's Russia and the West. The series is produced by Norma Percy, whose previous series include The Death of Yugoslavia, Israel and the Arabs: Elusive Peace, and Iran and the West. The documentary was criticized by some dissidents for being an apology for Putin's regime.

Production

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Trailers & Videos

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Norma Percy - Putin, Russia & The West - 2012 Peabody Award Acceptance Speech

Seasons

4 Episodes • Premiered 2012

Still image for Putin, Russia and the West season 1 episode 1: Taking Control

1. Taking Control

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2001: Putin gives a prophetic warning about Pakistan, Afghanistan and the Taliban.

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2. Democracy Threatens

Leonid Kuchma talks about the election of his successor in 2004 and Putin's involvement.

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3. War

Political figures discuss the conflict between Russia and Georgia in August 2008.

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4. New Start

The inside story of Barack Obama's relationship with the Kremlin.

Cast

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