Putin referred to Napoleon's 1812 failure to conquer Russia
Briefly

In response to French President Emmanuel Macron's recent characterization of Russia as a threat to Europe, Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered a mocking counter-argument. Comparing Macron's assertion to Napoleon Bonaparte's historical failure to conquer Russia, Putin addressed a group of mothers and widows of Russian soldiers who died during the Ukraine invasion, implying that Western leaders misjudge Russia's resilience and cultural legacy. Macron had previously proposed a strategic debate on Europe’s security, highlighting concerns over nuclear deterrence amid growing tensions.
some people still can't sit still. There are still people who want to go back to the times of Napoleon, forgetting how it ended.
they (Russia's enemies) underestimated the character of the Russian people and representatives of Russian culture in general.
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