The Realities of Putin’s Russia: From Spy to President | The Sword and the Shield Ep. 3

Explore the intriguing journey of Wladimir Putin, from a former intelligence officer to becoming the President of Russia. Uncover the stark realities of modern Russia, where coup attempts, assassinations, contract killings, and sex scandals evoke a sense of James Bond-like intrigue. We delve into the controversies surrounding Putin’s presidency, including instances of poisonings, persecution of critical journalists, and the significant presence of politicians and ex-intelligence officers in his government. The light is on the transformation of Putin from a spy into a powerful political figure, revealing the espionage, political assassinations, and power dynamics that have shaped Putin’s reign. Learn more about the flipside of Russian politics under Putin’s leadership, where the state, once controlled by the intelligence agencies, now sees their influence extended to the highest echelons of power. #putin #russia #documentary ---- Welcome to criminals and crimefighters! Here we show series, movies and documentaries that deal with crime, history and politics. Enjoy our small and big stories! :) ---- Other channels you might be interested in: hazards and catastrophes: space and astronomy: ---- Further videos on criminals and crimefighters: ┕ KGB: Lenin’s Order against the Soviet Union | The Sword and the Shield Ep.1 ▸ ┕ Second World War: Poland Invasion | The Abyss Ep. 6 | Full Documentary ▸ ┕ The Beginnings of Concentration Camps for Jews | The Abyss Ep. 4 | Full Documentary ▸ ┕ Mussolini: Italy vs. Germany? | The Abyss Ep. 2 | Full Documentary ▸ ┕ World War I: Opportunity for Nazism | The Abyss Ep. 1 | Full Documentary ▸ ┕ Mossad: Israel’s Secret Warriors | Ep 4 | Full Documentary ▸ ┕ The Third Reich: A dying empire | Hitlers Circle of Evil | Full Documentary ▸ ┕ Himmler the Henchman of the NSDAP | Hitlers Circle of Evil Ep.7 | Full Documentary ▸ ┕ The Rise of the NSDAP | Hitlers Circle of Evil Ep.1 | Full Documentary ▸ ┕ The first fail of the Nazi Party | Hitlers Circle of Evil Ep.2 | Full Documentary ▸ ┕ Stealth Fighter | Hitlers Stealth Fighter | Full Documentary ▸ ┕ Papa Doc: Personality Cult | Evolution of Evil ▸ ┕ Evolution of Evil: The Story of Kim Jong-Il and Mao Zedong ▸ ---- Interesting links and sources: