Tag #Historical Narrative

What are the key historical and political factors contributing to the Russian perspective on the wars in World War II and Ukraine, and how do these narratives differ?

Putin's current war in Ukraine is interpreted by some as an attempt to 'correct' history and rewrite Russia's past humiliation after the fall of the Berlin Wall. This perspective connects Putin's actions to a deep-seated Russian dissatisfaction with the post-Soviet present, fueled by a desire to restore Russia's image as a great power. The appropriation of the narrative surrounding World War II—referred to as the Great Patriotic War in Russia—further illustrates this point.