Putin’s Legacy: 25 Years After Yeltsin’s ‘Take Care of Russia

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On New Year’s Eve, 1999, Boris Yeltsin handed over Russia’s presidency to an unknown figure—Vladimir Putin—with one request: &quot;Take care of Russia.&quot; Now, 25 years later, the question remains: has Putin fulfilled that wish? From the invasion of Ukraine to crippling sanctions, domestic repression, and international isolation, Russia faces unprecedented challenges. Putin claims he’s defended Russian sovereignty, but critics argue his actions have plunged the nation into turmoil. What does this mean for Russia’s future and its war with Ukraine? Let’s explore the impact of Putin’s legacy. Location: London WooGlobe Ref : WGA730362 For licensing and to use this video, please email licensing@wooglobe.com

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00:00It's New Year's Eve, 1999.

00:03Boris Yeltsin shocks the world, resigning as Russia's president.

00:07He hands the reins to an unknown figure, Vladimir Putin, with one request.

00:12Take care of Russia.

00:14Fast forward 25 years.

00:16Putin is still in power, but has he fulfilled Yeltsin's wish?

00:20Since the invasion of Ukraine, Putin's so-called special military operation has brought immense

00:25suffering.

00:27Putin bears the brunt, but Russia faces heavy battlefield losses, drone attacks, crippling

00:32sanctions, and growing domestic repression.

00:36When asked if he's taken care of Russia, Putin says, yes, I've pulled us back from

00:40the edge of the abyss.

00:42But is that true, or just a way to justify his war?

00:45Putin claims he's defended Russian sovereignty, yet critics argue his obsession with making

00:50Russia great again has isolated the nation and deepened its struggles.

00:55The answer to that question may decide Russia's future and the fate of its war with Ukraine.

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