Putin's People

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A Sunday Times bestseller and a New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice, this book has been recognized as one of the best of the year by several publications. It offers a riveting and meticulously researched account of Vladimir Putin's rise to power and the dynamics of contemporary Russia. The narrative explores the alarming interference in American elections, the sponsorship of extremist politics in Europe, and the war in Ukraine, all part of Russia's campaign to expand its influence and undermine Western institutions. Investigative journalist Catherine Belton reveals how Putin and his KGB associates ascended to power, replacing the Yeltsin-era tycoons with loyal oligarchs who manipulated Russia's economy and legal system while extending the Kremlin's reach internationally. This exposé traces the KGB's resurgence from the chaos of the Soviet collapse, detailing how operatives siphoned billions from state enterprises into the West. As Putin and his allies consolidated power, they suppressed dissent and launched covert operations abroad. Spanning locations from Moscow to Brooklyn, the book assembles a vivid cast of characters, providing a definitive account of how aspirations for a new Russia were derailed, leading to dire consequences for its citizens and the global community.