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The documentary features exclusive interviews with high-ranking officials who were in the room during these pivotal moments:

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...

In that same 2001 meeting, Putin reportedly warned Bush about the growing threats from the Taliban , Pakistan , and Afghanistan months before 9/11. The episode details how Putin "declawed" Russia's oligarchs,

The episode details how Putin "declawed" Russia's oligarchs, most notably through the arrest and imprisonment of oil tycoon Mikhail Khodorkovsky . 👥 Notable Contributors is the first episode of the 2012 documentary

Putin was the first world leader to call Bush after the attacks, offering Russian intelligence and airspace to support the U.S. war effort—a move that surprised many in the Kremlin.

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