Veteran Republican strategist Paul Manafort spent 30 years working for dictators before he struck gold in Ukraine.

But when he returned to America and became the boss of the Trump campaign, his past caught up with him.

How did this man get landed with over a dozen federal indictments, and why is he still refusing to flip?

This is the seventh episode of Russia, If You're Listening.

Each week, host Matt Bevan brings the story of a character involved in the investigation.

You can get in touch at russia@abc.net.au.