Reuters: Hailing Peter the Great, Putin draws parallel with mission to 'return' Russian lands
(Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin paid tribute on Thursday to Tsar Peter the Great on the 350th anniversary of his birth, drawing a parallel between what he portrayed as their twin historic quests to win back Russian lands.
"Peter the Great waged the Great Northern War for 21 years. It would seem that he was at war with Sweden, he took something from them.
He did not take anything from them, he returned (what was Russia's)," Putin said after a visiting an exhibition dedicated to the tsar.
In televised comments on day 106 of his war in Ukraine, he compared Peter's campaign with the task facing Russia today.
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WNU Editor: He made these remarks during an anniversary celebrating the 350th birth-date of Peter the Great .... In Photos: Russia Celebrates Peter the Great's 350th Birthday (Moscow Times).
Putin Compares Himself To Peter The Great
Putin compares self to Peter the Great, says he is taking back Russian lands -- The Hill
Putin likens himself to Peter the Great amid efforts to 'return' land to Russia -- FOX News
Peter the Great: Putin makes his imperial pretensions clear -- Washington Post
Putin admits Ukraine invasion is an imperial war to “return” Russian land -- Atlantic Council
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