putin, vladimir vladimirovich

In April 2016, computer technicians at the Democratic National Committee discovered that someone had accessed the organization's computer servers. The FBI found that more than twenty-five state election offices had their voter registration systems probed or attacked by the same hackers. The hack was tracked to Russian spy agencies and the stolen information channeled to Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks. The goal of the attack: to elect Donald Trump as president of the United States.

This title examines the life of Vladimir Putin including his early life and education, his career as an intelligence officer in the Soviet Union's security agency, and his terms as prime minister and president of the Russian Federation.

"Putin's willingness to use crushing violence against his supposed enemies--including even threats of nuclear strikes--makes him one of the most dangerous leaders in the world. This books explores Putin's life and legacy"--Provided by publisher.

In graphic novel format, chronicles Vladimir Putin's rise from a mid-level KGB officer to the autocratic leader of Russia and reveals the truth behind the strongman persona he has spent his career cultivating.

"Politicians and pundits on both sides of the aisle have accused Russia of interfering with our elections and our intelligence agencies. But the war Russia is waging against America is very different from anything you have heard in the press, as Russian-born U.S. intelligence expert Rebekah Koffler reveals. In her new book, Koffler details how Vladimir Putin is orchestrating a wide-ranging, multi-faceted campaign to retake his country's role as a super-power, and to defeat America in the process"--Provided by publisher.

"[An] expose of the KGB's renaissance, Vladimir Putin's rise to power, and how Russian black cash is subverting the world . . . reveals the untold story of how Vladimir Putin and his entourage of KGB men seized power in Russia and built a new league of oligarchs. Through exclusive interviews with key inside players . . . tells how Putin's people conducted their relentless seizure of private companies, took over the economy, siphoned billions, blurred the lines between organized crime and political powers, shut down opponents, and then used their riches and power to extend influence in the West"--Adapted from dust jacket.

Examines the life and rise to power of Vladimir Putin, discussing his childhood spent in poverty, role in the KGB, political career, and popularity, as well as the benefits and challenges he brings to Russia.

"This . . . biography traces [Vladimir] Putin's early years, his education, and his career in the Soviet KGB (the state security agency). Follow his rise in politics and the current role he plays in both Russian and international politics and the reception he has had from different US leaders"--Provided by publisher.

Vladimir Putin is one of the most recognized politicians in the world. Currently, he is the President of the Russian Federation, and he is regularly featured by magazines like Time and Forbes as one of the world's most influential and powerful individuals. This captivating biography traces Putin's early years, his education, and his career in the Soviet KGB. Readers will follow his rise in politics and the current role he plays in both Russian and international politics, as well as the way he is regarded in the United States.

"Explains how Vladimir Putin and Russia hacked an American election as part of a covert operation to subvert the United States' democracy and help Donald Trump win the presidency."--Provided by publisher.