How Putin Holds Power Over Russia
Investigative reporter Catherine Belton joins Deep Dish host Brian Hanson to explain Vladimir Putin's rise to power.
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A July 1 presidential referendum will determine if Russia's President Putin can remain in power until 2036. Investigative reporter Catherine Belton joins Deep Dish to examine the people that surround Russia's enigmatic leader—and the financial ties to the West that makes the Kremlin's dominance possible.
About the Guests
Catherine Belton
Reporter, Reuters
Vice President, Studies
Brian Hanson is the Vice President of Studies at the Chicago Council on Global Affairs. He oversees the Council's research operations and hosts the Council's weekly podcast, Deep Dish on Global Affairs.