Oligarchs and Power
The discussion reveals the rise of oligarchs in Russia during Yeltsin's presidency, highlighting a pivotal moment when they gained control over vast portions of the economy through a controversial deal. Putin, initially seen as a bureaucratic lackey, transformed into a powerful figure by leveraging media to craft a larger-than-life persona. The parallels drawn between Putin and Trump emphasize their shared traits of self-promotion and perceived underdog status, despite their vastly different approaches to power.In this clip
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