As Putin’s ascent began, the Mafia moved into a... strategic position... to compromise... political figures… — Craig Unger
As Putin’s ascent began, the Mafia moved into a... strategic position... to compromise... political figures and businessmen in the United States... and exploit... weaknesses... as campaign finance, Washington lobbying... [etc.]
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