A new CBC News documentary explores Vladimir Putin's rise to power, his consolidation of authoritarian control, and the implications for global democracy.
Russian President Vladimir Putin listens to the CEO of the Russian Direct Investment Fund Kirill Dmitriev during their meeting at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, Monday, Jan. 13, 2025. This past New Year’s Eve marked 25 years since Boris Yeltsin resigned as president of the Russian Federation.
At the end of the documentary, you conclude: “It’s far from clear the democratic world has the political will to stop him.” Is Putin in power until he dies? There’s a discussion in the documentary about whether Putin would use nuclear weapons – and that chilling clip of him saying: “Yes, it would be a disaster for the world … but why do we need such a world if Russia is not there.” Do you think that he would?
An obstacle to then Russian president Boris Yeltsin, who Skuratov was investigating. That’s why Yeltsin appointed Putin as prime minister, right? That was Putin’s path to power – being someone who Yeltsin knew would give him immunity?There’s a few moments in the documentary where you talk about major turning points for Putin when he cracked down even more on dissent. One was after the violent death of Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi – which he would watch the video of over and over.
VLADIMIR PUTIN RUSSIA DICTATORSHIP KGB DEMOCRACY
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Finding Joy in the Quarter-Mark of the 21st CenturyA reflective piece on the current state of the world and the importance of finding individual happiness amidst negativity.
Read more »
Backlund, Andersson named by NHL to Flames quarter century all-star teamCurrent team members Mikael Backlund, Rasmus Andersson and general manager Craig Conroy joined an illustrious list of Calgary Flames alumni as the NHL announced the team’s quarter-century all-stars Saturday.
Read more »
Ancient Shipwreck Dating Back to 5th-6th Century BC Discovered off SicilyAn underwater excavation off the coast of Sicily has revealed a shipwreck believed to date back to the 5th or 6th century BC. The discovery, made by the University of Udine and SopMare, includes prehistoric artifacts like stone tools and anchor cores, shedding light on historical trade between Italy and Greece. The hull was constructed using the 'on the shell' technique, and a 3D model has been created using underwater photogrammetry.
Read more »
Charming century-old Toronto home is selling for cheap than you'd expectIt's not often you find a house in Toronto for under $1 million and rarer still a triplex. And yet, 295 Old Weston Rd. is somehow both those things. …
Read more »
Early 20th Century Predictions Come TrueBritish engineer Archibald Montgomery Low's 1925 predictions for the next 100 years, including televisions, alarm clocks, escalators, and women wearing pants, have surprisingly come true.
Read more »
Vancouver's 2024: Wettest Year This CenturyVancouver experienced its wettest year so far in the 21st century in 2024, with over 1,367 millimeters of precipitation recorded at Vancouver International Airport. The increased rainfall was attributed to several atmospheric river events and storms, making it the highest annual precipitation since 1999.
Read more »