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The USSR's legacy persists in contemporary geopolitics. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy contends that Putin cannot restore the Soviet Union's global influence. Polls show dwindling support among Ukrainians for reviving Soviet-era governance. Meanwhile, reports highlight Putin's increased military spending, echoing USSR strategies. Additionally, China's diplomatic moves concerning former Soviet states suggest respect for their sovereignty, departing from past USSR policies. Discussions on past Soviet military strategies, such as deploying T-62 tanks in Ukraine, underscore ongoing links between historical and present-day military tactics. Moreover, Ukraine's efforts to distance itself from Soviet laws indicate a firm push towards modern governance, reflecting regional aspirations for political and economic independence from former Soviet structures.

What prevents Putin from regaining USSR influence?

Putin's ambitions to restore USSR-like influence are limited by contemporary geopolitical realities, economic sanctions, and global resistance to expansionist policies. Additionally, the independence and growing alignment of former Soviet states with Western geopolitical structures hinder such objectives, making it difficult for Russia to replicate the USSR's past leverage.

Why do fewer Ukrainians support a Soviet-era regime?

Fewer Ukrainians support a Soviet-era regime due to a generational shift and increased awareness of democratic values and national sovereignty. Historical grievances from Soviet policies, economic stagnation, and a desire for integration with Western nations contribute to this declining nostalgia for Soviet governance.

How does military spending in Russia compare to the USSR?

Russia's current military spending has reached levels comparable to the late USSR era, reflecting an emphasis on military modernization and strategic positioning. However, unlike the Soviet period, today's spending is hindered by economic constraints and international sanctions affecting technological acquisitions and overall military capabilities.

What is the significance of Ukraine repealing Soviet laws?

Repealing Soviet laws signifies Ukraine's commitment to democratic governance and independence from historical Soviet influence. It reflects efforts to modernize legal frameworks, promote human rights, and align with European norms, facilitating Ukraine's aspirations for closer integration with the European Union and other Western entities.

What are the global implications of China respecting former Soviet states' sovereignty?

China's respect for the sovereignty of former Soviet states indicates a shift in regional power dynamics and China’s strategic diplomacy aimed at strengthening bilateral relations. This approach may stabilize China-Eurasian relations while contrasting with Russia's historical attempts to assert control, thereby influencing geopolitical alliances and economic partnerships.

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Destroyed Russian rare tank Soviet military-industrial complex’s "dinosaur", Russian army’s T-62 tank, destroyed by Ukrainian soldiers in Donbas. VIDEO A video has been published online showing a Ukrainian drone filming a destroyed T-62 tank with a protective "brazier". 7 394 19

зеленський Putin will not be able to return influence that USSR had in world - Zelenskyy The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, expressed his belief that the dictator of the Russian Federation, Volodymyr Putin, will not be able to regain the influence that the Soviet Union used to have. 3 493 45

срср Number of Ukrainians who would like to restore Soviet-era regime has dropped from 21% to 9% - Razumkov Center poll In recent years, the number of Ukrainian citizens who have a negative attitude towards the restoration of the USSR in any form has increased. 1 931 43

володимир,путін Putin approved record increase in spending on Russian army since time of USSR, - Moscow Times Russian dictator Vladimir Putin signed the law on the budget of the Russian Federation for 2024-2026. Next year, almost a third of all expenses will be directed to the maintenance of the army and the defense-industrial complex. 25 227 184 War in Ukraine

орбан Orban: "Moscow was tragedy. Brussels is just bad modern parody" On the anniversary of the Soviet suppression of the 1956 revolution, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban compared EU membership to the Soviet occupation of the country. 27 727 102 World

китай Statements of ambassador of People’s Republic of China in France are not official position of Beijing - Chinese Embassy in France The Chinese embassy in Paris said that Ambassador Lu Chaye’s statement that the countries of the former USSR do not have sovereignty is his personal opinion and does not correspond to Beijing’s position. 2 982 37 World

китай China deleted its ambassador’s interview and said it respected the sovereignty of all former Soviet states On Monday, April 24, China declared that it respects the sovereign status of all former Soviet countries. This happened after Beijing’s ambassador to France caused outrage in Europe with his interview. The interview was later deleted. 12 074 63 World

танк,гриль Russia threw another batch of Soviet T-62 tanks of 1962 model into battle in Ukraine, reinforced with grates-"barbecues", - Butusov. VIDEO Russia has thrown into battle a new batch of Soviet T-62 tanks of the 1962 model, the protection of which has been strengthened by installing grilles-"barbecues" on the turret to protect against modern Javelin and NLAW missiles. 49 724 125 Previously in trend: War

горбачев Ex-president of USSR Gorbachev died Former President of the USSR Mikhail Gorbachev died in Moscow at the age of 92. 29 953 239 World

Ukraine Ukraine's MFA calls Putin's assertion that Ukraine allegedly didn't return foreign assets of USSR to Russia a manipulation of facts The statement made by Russian President Vladimir Putin about Ukraine's alleged failure to fulfill its obligation to transfer the foreign assets of the Soviet Union to the Russian Federation is a manipulation of facts, Oleh Nikolenko, spokesman for the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry, has said. 16 573 37 Ukrainian Politics

Half of Ukrainians do not regret fall of USSR Half of Ukrainians do not regret fall of USSR Half of Ukrainians (50.1%) do not regret the collapse of the USSR, but every third (33.5%) does. 18 325 640 Ukrainian Politics

Russia seeks to destabilize Ukraine, restore Soviet Union, President Poroshenko says Russia seeks to destabilize Ukraine, restore Soviet Union, President Poroshenko says President Putin seeks to reconquer Ukraine and resurrect the Soviet Union. 58 797 295 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

борис стекляр PGO initiated proceeding against KGB member who killed UPA painter Chasewycz in Volyn in 1952. DOCUMENT+PHOTO Ukrainian Prosecutor General's Office (PGO) has initiated an investigation into the murder of OUN/UPA (Ukrainian nationalist organizations that participated in liberation struggle against the USSR in 1940s and 1950s) painter Nil Chasewycz by USSR State Security Service (KGB) officer Borys Stekliar. 103 387 246 Ukrainian Politics

Cabinet urges Rada to repeal all Soviet-era laws, - Minister Petrenko The Cabinet of Ministers invites the Verkhovna Rada to abrogate all normative legal acts adopted in the Soviet Union, including in the Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic. 30 639 168 Ukrainian Politics

Ukrainian Danube Navigation obtains 60 barges ordered in Austria back during Soviet era The many-year process of transferring barges of Europe-IIb type to ownership of Ukrainian Danube Navigation (Odesa region) was finished in Vienna on Dec. 13. 32 685 59 Incidents

россия ссср символика блокпост Law enforcers showcase Russian and Soviet emblems seized from Donetsk region residents, - journalist Bochkala. PHOTOS Servicemen at Chasiv Yar (the Donetsk region) checkpoint have created an exhibition of Russian and Soviet symbols seized from local residents. 26 447 60 Society

днепрогэс Anniversary of NKVD's monstrous crime: Some 100,000 Ukrainians died after DniproHES destruction in 1941. VIDEO+PHOTOS The Soviet Union suppressed the information about the tragic events in Zaporizhia, following the dynamiting of DniproHES - the largest hydroelectric power station on the Dnipro river. 224 390 253 Society

Russia's Foreign Ministry representative comments on Poland's Defense Minister statement on Russia's role in Volyn tragedy: "Not funny" Representative of Russian Foreign Ministry Mariya Zakharova has commented on the statement by Polish defense minister on Volyn tragedy. 45 611 198 World

министр Russia gave rise to tragic events in Volyn, - Polish defense minister Polish Defense Minister Antoni Macierewicz believes that Russia gave impetus to the events of the Volyn tragedy. 74 898 179 World

Russia wants to rewrite rules set after USSR collapse, - Breedlove Russian authorities strive to rewrite the rules under which the world has operated since the USSR collapse. 78 082 246 World

ссср "Star was removed by Poroshenko's order. Everyone was shocked and started crying," – Massandra employees restore Soviet symbols on winery’s main building in occupied Crimea. VIDEO The occupation authorities of Crimea restore Soviet symbols on the main building of the Massandra winery. The Soviet five-pointed star is planned to be restored by May 9. 100 464 220 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

отмена гост 13,000 Soviet state standards abolished in Ukraine, - Deputy Economy Minister Nefiodov The Ministry of Economic Development and Trade of Ukraine has canceled almost 13,000 Soviet state standards which had been developed before 1992. 30 650 209 Ukrainian Politics

ID-card bids last "farewell" to Soviet Union, - Poroshenko Citizen's of Ukraine ID-card is a precondition for a visa-free regime, national security, e-governance and a farewell to the Soviet Union. 52 578 229 Ukrainian Politics

Vasyl Makukh self-immolation самосожжение василий макух самоспалення Ukrainian Insurgent Army member Vasyl Makukh set himself on fire on Khreshchatyk Nov. 5, 1968. PHOTO+VIDEO The Ukrainian dissident protested against the colonial subjugation of Ukraine, policy of Russification, and Soviet aggression in Czechoslovakia. 108 708 282 Society

Military Prosecutor Matios: We have Soviet era military regulations in force. Updates to be introduced Military Prosecutor's Office is developing urgent updates to the military regulations of Ukraine, in force since the Soviet era. 12 008 160 Ukrainian Politics

Kyiv to be freed from communist symbols before the Independence Day The City Council has decided to demount communist symbols from the community owned buildings in the capital and replace them by the state symbols of Ukraine. 118 0 Kyiv News

путин Putin approves of Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact Russian President Vladimir Putin shares the view of the Head of the Ministry of Culture Vladimir Medina that the meaning of the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact for is the safety of the Soviet Union. 98 874 757 Ukrainian Politics

Low Oil Prices Will Destroy Russia as They Destroyed USSR - Die Welt Russia’s main allies are the army, navy and winter. So said Russian Tsar Nicholas, who was called the "gendarme of Europe" a few centuries ago. Now in a dispute with the West over the war in Ukraine Russia once again relies on the army and winter, during which the demand for energy will increase. 85 118 446 World

Rebels in Eastern Ukraine Dream of Reviving Soviet Heyday - The New York Times In the Donetsk region of eastern Ukraine, the Supreme Soviet, as its separatist legislature is known, is nationalizing coal mines and reviving collective farms. At parades, people wave hammer-and-sickle flags; school officials talk of revising the curriculum to celebrate the triumphs of the Soviet Union. 20 947 155 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine