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Related: About this forumWhy Does Russia Want To Invade Ukraine Now? - NBC News
NBC News Jose-Diaz Balart breaks down the meaning of the potential Russian invasion and why President Vladimir Putin has chosen now to invade Ukraine. Experts say this war could be the biggest conflict in Europe since WWII. With former U.S. Ambassador to Russia, Michael McFaul. Aired on 02/13/2022.
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Why Does Russia Want To Invade Ukraine Now? - NBC News (Original Post)
Rhiannon12866
Feb 2022
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elleng
(141,926 posts)1. putin's ego
multigraincracker
(37,163 posts)2. Wants his place in history, right along side of
Stalin.
elleng
(141,926 posts)3. Right.
'Some of Putin's activities have been criticised for being staged;[495][496] outside of Russia, his macho image has been the subject of parody.[497][498][499] Putin is believed to be self-conscious about his height, which has been estimated by Kremlin insiders at between 155 and 165 centimetres (5 feet 1 inch and 5 feet 5 inches) tall but is usually given at 170 centimetres (5 feet 7 inches).[500][501]'
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vladimir_Putin#Personal_image
