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How Putin became master of the image

How Putin became master of the image
BBC World Saturday 30 May 2026, 23:17 UTC 1 min read
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From enigmatic KGB agent to wartime ruler, this is how Putin has repeatedly reinvented his image, and himself.

From enigmatic KGB agent to wartime ruler, this is how Putin has repeatedly reinvented his image, and himself.
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