EPISODE · Feb 26, 2026 · 24 MIN

Takeover

from The Land in Between · host Global Reporting Centre

Episode 3 — How did a kid from a small village in the Soviet Union become the master of his country? A billionaire oligarch’s rise to power. For credits and this episode’s transcript, visit globalreportingcentre.org/the-land-in-between/e03-takeover The Land In Between is produced by the Global Reporting Centre (GRC). The GRC is an editorially independent journalism organization based at the University of British Columbia. We are leaders in doing global journalism differently. We innovate industry practice, educate the next generation, and promote greater equity in journalism. Learn more about the GRC: globalreportingcentre.org | Make a tax-deductible donation: globalreportingcentre.org/donate

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