Russian General's Warning: Ukraine Invasion Only First Step in Putin's Plan to Rebuild Empire in Eastern Europe

Russian general promoted by Putin says Ukraine invasion is just the "first step" towards invading Eastern Europe.
General Mordvichev believes the war will last a long time and expand beyond Ukraine.
Putin has previously expressed vision to reconstitute old Russian Empire territories.
Some Russian allies have suggested expanding invasion into NATO countries like Poland.
NATO defends aiding Ukraine to prevent further Russian expansion west into Europe.

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Russian General's Warning: Ukraine Invasion Only First Step in Putin's Plan to Rebuild Empire in Eastern Europe

Russian general promoted by Putin says Ukraine invasion is just the "first step" towards invading Eastern Europe.
General Mordvichev believes the war will last a long time and expand beyond Ukraine.
Putin has previously expressed vision to reconstitute old Russian Empire territories.
Some Russian allies have suggested expanding invasion into NATO countries like Poland.
NATO defends aiding Ukraine to prevent further Russian expansion west into Europe.

newsweek.com

Relevant topic timeline:

9/9/2023

Ukraine Gains Ground, Zelenskyy Renews Calls for Arms as Russia Bombs Cities and Plans 'Sham' Votes

9/10/2023

Ukraine Aims to Retake Crimea, Russia's Strategic Stronghold in the Black Sea

9/10/2023

Zelensky Urges West to Stay United Against Russia Despite Signs of Wavering Support

9/12/2023

Putin Predicts Protracted Ukraine War, Dismisses Western Arms and Future U.S. Ties

9/13/2023

Russia's Invasion of Ukraine Was a Rational, Deliberative Decision That Underestimated Resistance

9/17/2023

Trump Praises Putin After Saying He Could End Ukraine Crisis Quickly, Despite Concerns Over Ceding Land to Russia

10/6/2023

Canada Apologizes After Parliament Ovation for Ukrainian Veteran with Nazi Ties Lets Russia Claim Vindication on 'Denazification'