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Putin compares himself to Russian imperialist tsar, Peter the Great

Headline from NBC News, from the development of Jun 9, 2022

Newest development Jun 10, 2022 · 2 reportsPutin compares himself to Peter the Great in quest to take back Russian lands

“That’s how he sees his mission — to take back what once was claimed by Russia. It’s a recipe for years of war,” a former Swedish prime minister said.

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    Putin compares himself to Russian imperialist tsar, Peter the Great

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    Putin compares himself to Peter the Great in quest to take back Russian lands

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  1. Tulsa World

    Live updates | Putin likens himself to Peter the Great (opens Tulsa World)

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    President Vladimir Putin has asserted Russia’s need to take back territory and defend itself in a speech in which he compared himself to Peter the Great. At a meeting with

  2. New York Times

    Putin the Great? Russia’s president Likens Himself to Famous Czar. (opens New York Times)

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    Vladimir Putin likened his goals in Ukraine to the conquests of Peter the Great.

  3. France 24

    Putin compares his actions to Peter the Great's conquests (opens France 24)

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    Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday compared his current actions to Peter the Great's conquest of the Baltic coast during his 18th-century war against Sweden.

  4. The Guardian

    Putin compares himself to Peter the Great in quest to take back Russian lands (opens The Guardian)

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    President draws parallel with tsar who waged war on Sweden and says campaign in Ukraine stems from ‘basic values’

  5. NBC News

    Putin compares himself to Russian imperialist tsar, Peter the Great (opens NBC News)

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    “That’s how he sees his mission — to take back what once was claimed by Russia. It’s a recipe for years of war,” a former Swedish prime minister said.

  6. Insider

    Putin compared himself to Peter the Great, Russia's first emperor, in trying to justify his invasion of Ukraine (opens Insider)

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    Putin said Peter the Great's 18th century war with Sweden was to "return" land that was rightfully Russia's and compared it to his actions in Ukraine.

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