Taking Controlputin, Russia And The West : Seas... ❲2026 Edition❳

The documentary features exclusive interviews with high-ranking officials who were in the room during these pivotal moments:

is the first episode of the 2012 documentary series Putin, Russia and the West , produced by Norma Percy for the BBC. This guide summarizes the key events and political shifts covered in this initial chapter. 📺 Episode Overview 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". Bush famously stated he looked into Putin's eyes

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. In that same 2001 meeting, Putin reportedly warned

In that same 2001 meeting, Putin reportedly warned Bush about the growing threats from the Taliban , Pakistan , and Afghanistan months before 9/11.

(U.S. National Security Advisor/Secretary of State) Colin Powell (U.S. Secretary of State) Sergei Ivanov (Russian Defense Minister) Gerhard Schröder (Chancellor of Germany) Putin, Russia and the West - Episode guide - BBC

The episode details how Putin "declawed" Russia's oligarchs, most notably through the arrest and imprisonment of oil tycoon Mikhail Khodorkovsky . 👥 Notable Contributors