Putin vs the West
Overview
From the 2014 seizure of Crimea to the invasion of Ukraine, this is the inside story of a decade of clashes - as told by the Western leaders who traded blows with Putin's Russia.
Seasons
Season 1 (2023)
From the 2014 seizure of Crimea to the invasion of Ukraine, this is the inside story of a decade of clashes - as told by the Western leaders who traded blows with Putin's Russia.
3 episodes
Episodes
Episode 1: My Backyard
2023-01-30When Putin first invades Crimea in 2014, the west is divided. Starting with demonstrations in Kyiv, this is the story of the fraught phone calls and summits that followed.
Runtime: 58 minEpisode 2: Back with a Vengeance
2023-02-06Putin turns to the Middle East. After Gaddafi’s overthrow in Libya, Putin shows just how far he’s willing to go to keep his ally, President Assad of Syria, in power.
Runtime: 59 minEpisode 3: A Dangerous Path
2023-02-13Leaders including Boris Johnson, Theresa May, and Volodymyr Zelensky discuss how they confronted Putin and maneuvered to try and prevent his invasion of Ukraine.
Runtime: 59 minSeason 2 (2024)
The first year of the war in Ukraine told by Volodymyr Zelensky, and the other presidents and prime ministers who have grappled with how to respond to Putin’s invasion.
2 episodes
Episodes
Episode 1: Invasion
2024-01-29Putin’s invasion stuns the world, testing the resolve of western presidents and prime ministers, who must decide how far to go in backing Volodymyr Zelensky in Ukraine.
Runtime: 59 minEpisode 2: Doubling Down
2024-02-05The impact of Putin’s war in Ukraine is felt across the globe. And with support for Ukraine starting to fray, Zelensky comes under pressure to negotiate.
Runtime: 59 min
