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Kremlin boss Vladimir Putin (71) texted American presenter Tucker Carlson (54) last week in a much-discussed interview. The absurd theories with which Putin tried to justify Russia’s historic claim to Ukraine caused many reactions online – from disgust to ridicule. Putin was probably attacked the hardest by former Mongolian president Tsachiagiin Elbegdorj (60).
On X, Elbegdorsch placed several world maps showing the former mega-empire of the Mongols. The Mongols once ruled large parts of Russia, Eastern Europe and Asia. However, Elbegdorj in no way pursues imperialist claims like those of Putin. “Don’t worry. We are a peaceful and free nation,” he jokes.
That’s how big Genghis Khan’s empire was
A look back shows how gigantic the Mongol Empire really was. From 1206 onwards, Mongolia developed into a world empire under the legendary and feared leader Genghis Khan (1206–1227).
In the 13th century, 100 million people lived on 26 million square meters of Mongolian land. The Khan’s vast empire, which today stretches between northern China, southern Russia and eastern Kazakhstan, was only surpassed by the British Empire in the early 20th century.
Putin spoke to a Western journalist last week for the first time since the start of the war in Ukraine. Putin began his excursion into history in the year 862, but after a half-hour monologue he arrived in the 17th century.
Mongolia makes fun of Putin
Tucker Carlson reacted with surprise to Putin’s confused theories. He assumed that Putin felt threatened by NATO when he ordered the attack on Ukraine.
The Russian president probably did not achieve the hoped-for goal of making a plausible defense of his invasion to the world public with this conversation. Instead, even Russia’s neighbors are now making fun of Putin.
Source: Blick
I am Amelia James, a passionate journalist with a deep-rooted interest in current affairs. I have more than five years of experience in the media industry, working both as an author and editor for 24 Instant News. My main focus lies in international news, particularly regional conflicts and political issues around the world.
