West’s Role in Putin’s Rise Explained

This article details how Western actions contributed to Vladimir Putin’s rise to power in the 1990s. Czech journalist Petra Procházková describes Putin’s early career, influenced by a controversial speech following the 1999 Moscow bombings. The account suggests Western arrogance fueled Russian resentment, leading to Putin’s autocratic rule.

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