Vladimir-putin articles
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Where Did Vladimir Putin’s Dream Of a ‘Russian World’ Come From?
Russian President Vladimir Putin justified the 2022 invasion of Ukraine by asserting the existence of a singular “Russian world” that needs protection and reunification. He set aside the secular socialist ideological rationales that the Soviet Union used to justify its expansion favoring the Tsarist Russia, rooted in religion and culture. But the history of political More
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France seizes €4.5m coastal villa linked to Vladimir Putin
The Kremlin on Thursday reacted furiously to the seizure in France of a luxurious seaside villa allegedly owned by Russian businessman Artur Ocheretny, the new partner of President Vladimir Putin's ex-wife.
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Vladimir Putin not welcome at French ceremony for 80th anniversary of D-day
France says Russia can be represented but president will not be invited because of war in UkraineRussia will be invited to send representatives to an international ceremony commemorating the 80th anniversary of D-day – but not Vladimir Putin, the French organisers have announced.The Élysée is reported to have accepted that the country should be represented but said its leader is not welcome because of Moscow’s ongoing war on Ukraine. Continue reading