Putin and Peter the Great: Russian leader likens himself to 18th Century tsar
With a nod to history, Putin now feels bold enough to admit that his operation is an occupation.
By Sarah RainsfordEastern Europe correspondent
Vladimir Putin's admiration for Peter the Great is well known but he now seems to have ideas of 'Great'-ness himself.
He has openly compared himself … [+3863 chars]
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