Is Putin more powerful than ever? - BBC World Service

The Russian economy is thriving, the media in the country is more stifled than it has ever been this century, and high-profile dissenting voices are being silenced - is this controlling crackdown making President Vladimir Putin more powerful than ever? Click here to subscribe to our channel 👉🏽 Following the invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the Russian leader has played on his network of influence and dictatorial power to ensure he stays at the top of the country’s political structure. The former spy, who honeymooned in Ukraine, seems to be reviving Russia’s imperial history in a bid to create a legacy to rival some of the powerful leaders who came before him - but for how long can he hold onto power? 00:00 Introduction 00:50 The war in Ukraine 03:03 Russia’s economy 05:47 Media censorship and dissent in Russia 08:27 Is Putin more powerful than ever? Find more of the best BBC World Service documentaries you can watch in less than 30 minutes in our playlist ➡️ ---------------- This is the official BBC World Service YouTube channel. If you like what we do, you can also find us here: Instagram 👉🏽 Twitter 👉🏽 Facebook 👉🏽 BBC World Service website 👉🏽 Thanks for watching and subscribing! #BBCWorldService #WorldService #Putin #Russia