🔍 Does Putin want to rebuild Catherine the Great’s Empire?
Claims suggest President Vladimir Putin aims to invade Eastern European countries to reconstruct a Russian empire reminiscent of Catherine the Great’s era. Let’s fact-check those claims in just 2 minutes.
FACT-CHECK
📌 1. The Claim
- President Vladimir Putin intends to invade Eastern European nations to restore Russia’s historical empire, akin to the territorial expansions under Catherine the Great.
📌 2. Origin of the Claim
- The claim stems from analyses of Putin’s actions and statements, particularly his references to historical figures like Peter the Great and Catherine the Great, suggesting a desire to reclaim former Russian territories.
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