US EditionKremlin Negotiator Invokes Peter the Great’s 21-Year War With Sweden in Ukraine Talks
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No Putin, no Zelensky and no Trump. Then Russia's envoy threatened "eternal war" in Ukraine. And brought up Sweden as a warning example.
Russia's envoy in the negotiations with Ukraine refers to the Russian war against Sweden - in the 18th century. The comparison is made to emphasize how long the Russians are prepared to continue fighting. - We fought against the Swedes for 21 years, says Vladimir Medinsky.
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Kremlin Negotiator Invokes Peter the Great’s 21-Year War With Sweden in Ukraine Talks
The Kremlin’s chief negotiator in peace talks with Ukraine on Friday cited the Great Northern War of 1700-1721 as evidence that Russia is ready to continue its war against Ukraine for as long as it takes.
According to a journalist for The Economist, the Russians have threatened Ukrainians with the annexation of Kharkiv and Sumy regions unless they withdraw from four areas they claim.
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