As the world continues to grapple with the devastation of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the man behind the decision to invade, President Vladimir Putin, faces global condemnation for what is widely seen as a brutal and unprovoked act of aggression. Once a KGB officer from Leningrad, he has risen to become one of the most influential—and feared—leaders of modern times.
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