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2023160 minPG-13documentary

Poison(s)

2023160 minPG-13documentary

From Litvinenko to Navalny, this investigative series reveals how Vladimir Putin has poisoned Russian democracy through lethal criminality.

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Jennifer Deschamps

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From Litvinenko to Navalny, this investigative series reveals how Vladimir Putin has poisoned Russian democracy through lethal criminality.

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Vladimir Putin's actions have severely impacted Russian democracy. The documentary features key figures like Bill Browder, Leon Panetta, and John Bolton, who discuss the methods Putin uses to maintain power. It covers high-profile cases, including the poisoning of Alexander Litvinenko and the poisoning of opposition leader Alexei Navalny. The series presents a detailed account of Putin's criminality and the political climate in Russia from the early 2000s to the present.

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