The Times: Putin sees himself as a medieval ruler, losing touch with reality

Comparison with Prince Alexander Nevsky

The British newspaper The Times published a report stating that Vladimir Putin has formed an image of a medieval monarch in his mind. According to the publication's sources, the Russian dictator is sincerely convinced of his personal "historical mission," which he uses as a daily justification for waging war against Ukraine.

In dialogues with representatives of other states, Putin regularly draws parallels between his own figure and the historical figure of Prince Alexander Nevsky. Thus, he presents the current military actions as a direct continuation of battles that took place centuries ago against Western states.

Anxiety among elites and a change in approach

The publication notes that this obsession with the past is dangerous and causes concern even among Kremlin elites. The Times' sources claim that Putin has completely abandoned pragmatic thinking and lost touch with reality.

To reinforce these imperial fantasies, a complete rewriting of history school textbooks has already been carried out in the Russian Federation.