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Sergei Pugachev - Former Russian Politician and Businessman

Stephen Sackur is in Nice to speak to former Russian oligarch and billionaire businessman Sergei Pugachev. What does his extraordinary story tell us of Putin's strengths and weaknesses?

Stephen Sackur is in Nice to speak to former Russian oligarch and billionaire businessman Sergei Pugachev. He was once dubbed Putin's banker; a close confidant who helped Putin reach the top. But their relationship soured. Pugachev was accused of massive financial crimes, he renounced his Russian citizenship and now lives with armed guards in the south of France. What does his extraordinary story tell us of Putin's strengths and weaknesses?

24 minutes

Last on

Sun 19 Mar 202308:30

Credits

RoleContributor
PresenterStephen Sackur
Interviewed GuestSergei Pugachev

Broadcasts

  • Thu 9 Mar 202304:30
  • Thu 9 Mar 202309:30
  • Thu 9 Mar 202315:30
  • Thu 9 Mar 202318:30
  • Mon 13 Mar 202304:30
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  • Mon 13 Mar 202318:30
  • Sat 18 Mar 202303:30
  • Sun 19 Mar 202308:30