A quarter of a century in power has allowed Vladimir Putin to enrich himself.

He has done this by plundering Russia's resources, confiscated private businesses and persecuted those who stood against him. The revenues Putin stole built up an unparalleled war chest and this he used to pay for the invasion of Ukraine. 

Martin charts the fascinating story of what has happened to the men that Putin dispossessed and where their money went. A small team of legal experts has spent the last twenty years pursuing Putin in the courts of the world. These legal experts are based in London, and they are set on reclaiming this enormous wealth.

Martin Sixsmith was for many years BBC correspondent in Moscow; has written a number of books on Russia and also broadcast his own 12-part series on the History of Russia for BBC Radio 4.

This event is on general sale from 14 April 2026

Priority dates are:

17 Mar – Directors Circle, Benefactors and Gold Patrons
24 Mar – Patrons
31 Mar– Gold Friends
7 Apr – Friends
14 Apr – Public and Next Gen