Former Mongolian President Counters Putin's Historical Claims with Mongol Empire Maps

Tsakhia Elbegdorj's viral social media post challenges Vladimir Putin's narrative on Ukraine, emphasizing the historical reach of the Mongol Empire.

Former Mongolian President Tsakhia Elbegdorj used historical maps to counter Vladimir Putin's claims about Ukraine, highlighting the vastness of the Mongol Empire.
Putin's comments during an interview with Tucker Carlson, where he justified Russia's invasion of Ukraine and dismissed its sovereignty, sparked Elbegdorj's response.
Elbegdorj's social media post went viral, featuring maps that showed the Mongol Empire's extensive reach, including areas of modern-day Russia.
Historians criticized Putin's historical narrative as inaccurate, while Elbegdorj emphasized Mongolia's peaceful stance.
The exchange between Elbegdorj and Putin has sparked discussions on historical claims and national borders.