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It is not hard to argue that Vladimir Putin was the world leader who drove the global agenda in 2016. From the war in Syria to the hacking claims that engulfed the US election, the Russian leader manoeuvred his country into a position of influence not seen since the Cold War. To examine life under Mr Putin's leadership, Europe correspondent Lisa Millar and cameraman David Sciasci travelled to the country and spoke to political and economic leaders, dissidents, hackers and everyday Russians.

Has Russia changed its tone towards Donald Trump?

Vladimir Putin stands in the snow.

Russians celebrated at the thought of a White House that did not involve Democrat Hillary Clinton, but in the month following Donald Trump's inauguration it is clear that they're no longer "jumping down the aisles".

A congested journey to Moscow's past

A line of sprawling traffic next to Russia's iconic buildings

In modern Moscow long-gone are the days when beef stroganoff was the only thing on the menu, the cosmopolitan city has been travelling in the fast lane toward progress but Lisa Millar experiences first hand how the city is being paralysed by traffic.

What happens if you oppose Vladimir Putin?

Thousands of people holding flags march down a street in Moscow.

As thousands march in Moscow to remember assassinated opposition leader Boris Nemtsov, the criminalisation of street protests and action against the President's political opponents show speaking out against the Kremlin is even harder than ever.