His views have helped shape Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, now, ultra-nationalist Alexander Dugin has escaped a likely assassination attempt that instead killed his daughter, Darya.
Alexander Dugin on BBC Newsnight.
Kyiv has denied any involvement.
But who is the man that many call "Putin's Brain"?
World News Editor Kate Gregan explains who Alexander Dugin is.
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