Overview

• 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.