From Soviet spy to the highest elected office in Russia, Vladimir Putin has now served as President of Russia for 14 years — and by all accounts he’s about to make that 20.

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During Vladimir Putin’s time in power, he’s cracked down on political opposition, annexed parts of Ukraine, and overseen Russia’s increased involvement in global affairs.

So what can we look forward to in Vladimir Putin’s likely fourth term?

We should be on the lookout for Vladimir Putin’s goal of broadening Russian influence around the world – while news of Russian interference in the U.S. elections has dominated American media, experts say we should pay attention to what Russia is doing politically in Venezuela and Libya, as well as the Middle East and Europe. Vladimir Putin still wants Russia to rival the U.S. as a superpower, and he’s stepping in where the Trump administration is stepping out. This is sure to have an significant impact on the world.

BUT how did someone once considered to be too impulsive to be a KGB officer rise through the ranks to become one of Russia’s most consequential leaders in modern history?

Join Versha as she takes a closer look at Vladimir Putin’s rise to power and what his ambitions are for Russia.

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