Did Putin orchestrate Moscow bombings?

The conspiracy theory that Vladimir Putin may have orchestrated the 1999 Moscow apartment bombings to build Russian public support for launching the second Chechen war is a topic of speculation and debate. Peter Zeihan, during an episode of The Jordan Harbinger Show, highlighted that no Chechen groups claimed responsibility for these bombings, which was unusual since they typically claimed their attacks. The bombings were used by Putin to fan public sentiment against Chechnya, paving the way for the second Chechen campaign. Furthermore, some investigators found explosives linked to Russian security forces, but the investigation was quickly halted, adding to the suspicions around these events. However, it's crucial to note that there is no definitive proof that Putin was responsible for the bombings 1.