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The Rise of Putin
From KGB to Kremlin: Putin’s Rise
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Putin’s Rise
📅 October 7, 1952 – Vladimir Putin is born in Leningrad, USSR.
📌 Why This Matters
Putin has defined Russia’s trajectory for more than two decades. His rule embodies both stability and suppression at home, and confrontation abroad. From reshaping Russia’s political system to challenging the West through wars, annexations, and global maneuvering, he remains one of the most consequential leaders of modern times.
Understanding Putin’s story is key to understanding contemporary geopolitics, from energy markets to NATO, from Ukraine to Syria, from Moscow’s corridors of power to the global stage.
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