Anton Shekhovtsov, author of "Tango Noir: Russia and Western Far Right," talks with Olga and Mo about the birth of the far right and extremist parties in Europe from the ashes of the Second World War and how they have evolved to today. Whether it's dealing with Europe or the US, Putin has adopted his strategies to wield influence and power over mainstream and extremist parties, protest and separatist movements to achieve his endgame.

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