"History as a Weapon: The Global Impact"

Russian President Vladimir Putin has weaponized Russian history to justify the war in Ukraine, using it as a propaganda tool to advance the Kremlin's political goals. The government has rewritten textbooks, funded historical exhibitions, and suppressed dissenting voices, while promoting a narrative of Russia's invincibility and historical victories. Putin's government has become less tolerant of questioning or criticism of Soviet actions, and has used history to legitimize the regime, particularly since the beginning of his rule.