Vladimir Putin has aims to be a great Russian leader. He probably thinks of himself in the Peter the Great category, but the real analogy is Stalin.
Tim Kaine: “Vladimir Putin has aims to be a great Russian leader. He probably thinks of himself in the Peter the Great category, but…”
On the recordJuly 19, 2022
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Kaine compares Putin's ambitions to historical figures, emphasizing the severity of his actions.
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