🔍 Does Putin want to rebuild Catherine the Great’s Empire?
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2-Min Fact-Check

🔍 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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