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This episode documents the early years of Vladimir Putin's presidency (2000–2004). It focuses on his rapid rise from a KGB official to a world leader who initially sought close ties with the United States following the . 🗝️ Key Historical Moments

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. Taking ControlPutin, Russia and the West : Seas...

George W. Bush famously stated he looked into Putin's eyes and "got a sense of his soul". This episode documents the early years of Vladimir