This is pure Russian Imperialism
period
Putin said that Ukraine is Russia, he also used the old Imperial term “Novorossiya” (New Russia)
Putin wants an empire.
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Moscow revives Soviet-era May Day Parades Through Red Square
first time since 1991
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2014/04/30/moscow-may-day/8526297/
On Monday, he announced that a Stalinist fitness program from the 1930s, called Ready for Labor and Defense, will be revived and funded by leftover cash from the Sochi Winter Olympics.
http://time.com/36572/putin-revives-stalin-era-fitness-program-gto/
Putin revives idea of Russian Exceptionalism as defined by Anti-Americanism
http://www.themoscowtimes.com/opinion/article/putin-revives-russian-exceptionalism/486692.html
Putin compares Lenins remains to holy relics
http://www.straitstimes.com/breaking-news/world/story/controversy-after-putin-compares-lenin-holy-relics-20121212
Putin: Vote Possible to bring back Stalingrad name
Putin’s Greater Novorossiya and dismemberment of Ukraine
http://www.fpri.org/articles/2014/05/putins-greater-novorossiya-dismemberment-ukraine