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"Putin and the Presidents" - Preview

Preview: Season 2023 Episode 3 | 31s  | Video has closed captioning.

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Vladimir Putin’s clashes with American presidents as he’s tried to rebuild the Russian empire. FRONTLINE traces the miscalculations and missteps of American presidents over five administrations, culminating in Putin’s invasion of Ukraine.

Aired: 01/31/23

Rating: NR

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Putin and the Presidents

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Putin and the Presidents

To produce our documentary "Putin and the Presidents," the FRONTLINE team interviewed current and former U.S. government officials and policy experts, as well as American and Russian journalists who have covered U.S.-Russia relations for decades. These interviews can be explored in video and text at the link.

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