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Facing a Russian Cyber Attack, Obama Officials Struggled To Respond
In interviews with FRONTLINE for the documentary "Putin's Revenge," former CIA director John Brennan and other top intelligence officials described a delicate balancing act about how to respond to the Russian threat amid a hyperpartisan political environment.
October 31, 2017
The FRONTLINE Interviews: The Putin Files
In "The Putin Files," explore 56 extended interviews with the heads of U.S. intelligence agencies, diplomats, journalists, scholars and political insiders from Russia and the United States.
October 25, 2017
WATCH: The Election Clash That Fueled Putin's Ire Against Clinton
For months, reports of Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election have dominated the headlines. But as the new documentary "Putin's Revenge" explores, the story traces back long before the race between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton last year.
October 24, 2017
How Russia Looks To Gain Through Political Interference
In Europe, Russia has been cultivating relationships with far-right and far-left groups that are currently enjoying a surge in popularity. Closer to home, it's made even bolder attempts to influence domestic politics in Ukraine and Georgia.
December 23, 2016
What's Known About Putin's Wealth After the Panama Papers?
Vladimir Putin is not directly named in the Panama Papers. So what's known about how he acquired his wealth?
April 8, 2016
Russia Is Drawing Down In Syria. Will Its Leverage Go Too?
Russia's intervention in Syria has reshaped the dynamic of the war. But will a drawdown mean less leverage over the Assad regime?
March 16, 2016
Syria: What's In It For Putin?
For Russian President Vladimir Putin, Syria is not just about supporting the Assad regime in Syria. It's about Russia's place in the world.
October 27, 2015
New Russia Bill Targets "Undesirable" Foreign Organizations
Observers say the proposed law, which comes during a larger crackdown on dissent and opposition in Russia, could target commercial companies.
January 21, 2015
Putin's Legal Crackdown on Civil Society
In the two years since Putin's return to the presidency, analysts and rights groups say it has become harder for Russians to protest, publish criticism and carry out advocacy.
January 13, 2015
What is the State of Dissent in Vladimir Putin's Russia?
"It’s very hard to imagine a strong opposition movement in a country ruled by Vladimir Putin," says human rights advocate and former world chess champion Garry Kasparov in an interview with FRONTLINE.
January 13, 2015
What's Been the Effect of Western Sanctions on Russia?
Western sanctions against Vladimir Putin's inner-circle have been far more than just simply symbolic, says a former economic advisor to the Russian government.
January 13, 2015