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Introducing The History Bureau - Putin and the Apartment Bombs
Four bombs. Twelve days. Hundreds dead. What really happened in Russia in September 1999?
15. Tanks Riding Towards Moscow
The Wagner mutiny shakes Putin’s grip on the narrative.
14. 12 Months On: President Putin’s Next Steps?
Ukrainecast comes together with the BBC’s Putin podcast
13. No Way Out?
As Russia’s position in Ukraine deteriorates, Putin is caught in a spiral of escalation.
12. The Lightning Strike
Putin takes the biggest gamble of his career.
11. To the Brink
An isolated Putin sets his sights on Ukraine.
10. Preying on Hopes and Fears
In 2021 Putin retreats to his bunker as the Covid-19 pandemic spreads through Russia.
9. The Emperor's Palace
Putin faces protests on the streets and revelations about a secret palace.
8. The Splinter
Master strategist or opportunistic gambler?
7. The Ultimate Insult
False flags and brutal military tactics in Syria combine with aspirations of greatness
