Putin compared himself to Peter the Great, Russia's first emperor, in trying to justify his invasion of Ukraine

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National story. 11 articles from 10 sources. 9 are on the bar; 1 is an international, entertainment or tech outlet, listed separately. Updated Jun 10, 2022.

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NBC NewsLean Left· Jun 10, 2022

Putin compares himself to Russian imperialist tsar, Peter the Great

InsiderLean Left· Jun 10, 2022

Putin compared himself to Peter the Great, Russia's first emperor, in trying to justify his invasion of Ukraine

New York TimesLean Left· Jun 9, 2022

Putin the Great? Russia’s president Likens Himself to Famous Czar.

Ran by 4 outlets· Tucson, Minneapolis Star Tribune, +2 more
TucsonLean Left· Jun 9, 2022

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Minneapolis Star TribuneLean Left· Jun 9, 2022

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St. Louis Post-DispatchLean Left· Jun 9, 2022

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Sioux City JournalLean Left· Jun 9, 2022

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Center

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France 24Center· Jun 9, 2022

Putin compares his actions to Peter the Great's conquests

MadisonCenter· Jun 9, 2022· ran in 3 outlets

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Same wire story as other sides. No original Right take here.

Tulsa WorldLean Right· Jun 9, 2022· ran in 3 outlets

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The GuardianLean Left· Jun 10, 2022

Putin compares himself to Peter the Great in quest to take back Russian lands

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  1. Jun 9, 2022Putin compares himself to Russian imperialist tsar, Peter the Great
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