Press Play with Madeleine Brand
The Rise and Reign of Vladimir Putin
What comes to mind when you think of Vladimir Putin: The stoic face? The publicity photos of shirtless horseback riding or race car driving? Putin’s the rare leader who’s also an international household name. His politics are entwined with his personality and worldview, and he’s a major player on the world stage.
By Madeleine Brand • • 1 min readWhat comes to mind when you think of Vladimir Putin: The stoic face? The publicity photos of shirtless horseback riding or race car driving? Putin’s the rare leader who’s also an international household name. His politics are entwined with his personality and worldview, and he’s a major player on the world stage. So what is driving Putin, and what will it mean for his country?
