From spy to president: The rise of Vladimir Putin

Putin’s intent on pushing back against the Western world order... and it appears to be working. Follow Vox for the latest: Subscribe and turn on notifications 🔔 so you don’t miss any videos: Vladimir Putin has been ruling Russia since 1999. In that time he has shaped the country into an authoritarian and militaristic society. The Soviet Union dissolved into 15 new countries, including the new Russian Federation. In Putin’s eyes, Russia had just lost 2 million square miles of territory. But Putin’s regime has also developed and fostered the most effect cyber hacker army in the world and he’s used it to wreak havoc in the West. But the election of Donald Trump brings new hope for the Putin vision. Trump’s rhetoric has been notably soft on Russia. He could lift sanctions and weaken NATO, potentially freeing up space for Putin’s Russia to become a dominant power once again. Note: This video is from 2017. For more reporting about the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine watch our latest video: Read more from Vox: Or listen to our podcasts that cover the history of the situation, pull in expert voices, and more: Sources: 2:42 “Russian Hell“ Further reading: Putin’s Kleptocracy: Who Owns Russia? By Karen Dawisha Make sure you never miss behind the scenes content in the Vox Video newsletter, sign up here: is a news website that helps you cut through the noise and understand what’s really driving the events in the headlines. Check out Support Vox’s reporting with a one-time or recurring contribution: Shop the Vox merch store: Watch our full video catalog: Follow Vox on Facebook: Follow Vox on Twitter: Follow Vox on TikTok: @voxdotcom