Hailing Peter the Great, Putin draws parallel with mission to 'return' Russian lands
In televised comments on day 106 of his war in Ukraine, he compared Peter's campaign with the task facing Russia today.
Russian President Vladimir Putin watches a military parade on Victory Day, which marks the 77th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two, in Red Square in central Moscow, Russia May 9, 2022.(photo credit: SPUTNIK/MIKHAIL METZEL/POOL VIA REUTERS)ByREUTERS
