Putins Power Path Paved With Fraud, Corruption: Dawisha

The transcript discusses Vladimir Putin's rapid rise to power, aided by support from the Yeltsin family and former KGB leaders. It highlights the controversial nature of his electoral victories, suggesting fraud and media manipulation. Putin's primary goal is to maintain power, employing increased repression and strategic territorial ambitions, particularly in Ukraine. The discussion also touches on international relations, emphasizing the need for NATO's involvement and the West's response to Putin's actions.

What factors contributed to Putin's rise to power according to the text?

How was the electoral victory in 2000 perceived in the text?

What does the text suggest about the media environment in Russia?

What are Putin's current goals as mentioned in the text?

What is the significance of Crimea and eastern Ukraine in Putin's territorial ambitions?