Putin's People

'The Putin book that we've been waiting for' Oliver Bullough, author of Moneyland

'Books about modern Russia abound ... Belton has surpassed them all. Her much-awaited book is the best and most important on modern Russia ... Hair-raising' The Times

The revelatory, must-read account of how Vladimir Putin and his KGB entourage amassed seemingly unstoppable power. Investigative journalist Catherine Belton traces how Putin's cronies relentlessly seized control of private companies, took over the economy, siphoned billions, blurred the lines between organised crime and political power, shut down their opponents and then used their riches and power to extend influence in the West.

'The Most remarkable account so far of Putin's rise... Relentless and convincving. There are gobsmacking moments ... This is a superb book' Observer

'A fearless, fascinating account ... Reads at times like a John le Carre novel ... A ground-breaking and meticulously researched anatomy of the Putin regime' Guardian

'An outstanding expose of Putin and his criminal pals ... [The] long-awaited, must read book' Sunday Times