Assignment task: In 300+ words, respond to the following prompts on the Module 8 Discussion Board. Your response must cite at least 3 pieces of evidence from OER Textbook Finlayson Ch. 3 and/or Module 8 Reading Source provided.
This article written by Vladimir Putin surfaced in 2021, Entitled "On the Historical Unity of Ukrainians and Russians" it essentially lays out the prevailing paradigm in which Putin views Ukraine. It helps explain how, according to Putin, there is a sense of ownership there, in that Ukraine is viewed by Putin as part of a larger "Historical Russia."
In what ways does Putin attempt to justify that Ukraine is part of Russia? Provide at least 3 ways in which he demonstrates the connection between Russia and Ukraine.
To what extent is he successful in this claim? This is completely your opinion, but back it with evidence from our course, the Pulsipher text, and this document.