After eight years as President and four as Prime Minister, Vladimir Putin looks to be re-elected President of Russia in March. But just how did this consummate political operator with a background in the KGB become a valued ally of the West? And when did his policies start to provoke deep concern in Washington and London? Putin, Russia & the West tells the inside story, with contributions from Putin's top colleagues, and the Western statesmen who have clashed with him. (Source: BBC)