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New details shed light on the Robert Kraft-Vladimir Putin Super Bowl ring controversy

The controversy over how Russian President Vladimir Putin reportedly stole Patriots owner Robert Kraft’s Super Bowl ring has made headlines throughout the years. Did Putin steal it, or did Kraft give it as a gift? Was it all just a misunderstanding?

New details of what went down have been revealed in Jeff Benedict’s newest book, “The Dynasty.” According to Benedict, the Bush Administration allegedly told Kraft that it “would be in the country’s best interest” if he said he’d given the ring to Putin as a gift.

New details about the time Vladimir Putin stole Robert Kraft's Super Bowl ring in Jeff Benedict's new book, "The Dynasty" pic.