The outcome of 1996 elections is the result of Russia's own political process, which can sometimes be very ugly entirely independently of anyone else. Although

The outcome of 1996 elections is the result of Russia's own political process, which can sometimes be very ugly entirely independently of anyone else. Although it's clear who America rooted for then they had very little if any influence on the ground. Either way, Putin is Yeltsin's creature. He has no reason to be disappointed with 1996 election outcome.