The Russo-Ukrainian war is perceived differently by opposing sides, with Ukrainians viewing it as a national liberation war. At the same time, the Kremlin sees it as a nationalist Reconquista to reabsorb Ukraine into Russia. Russia's national identity has historically been intertwined with Ukraine, and the collapse of the Soviet Union destabilized Russian national identity. R

Russian leaders, including Putin, envision reuniting the dismembered Russian national body and see Ukraine as a crucial part of Russia's history. Putin's pursuit of this nationalist vision has led to the unmitigated disaster of the war, fueled by aggressive ethnic nationalism.

The war between Russia and Ukraine has important political implications as Ukrainians view it as a national liberation war. At the same time, the Kremlin sees it as a nationalist Reconquista to reabsorb Ukraine into Russia.

The collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991 destabilized Russian national identity, as the newly formed Russian Federation had a flimsy identity, and over 20 million ethnic Russians found themselves outside its borders.

Putin sees himself as a leader destined to reunite the dismembered Russian national body and seek revenge for Russia's defeats in the World Wars and the Cold War.

The war unleashed by the Kremlin is unprecedented in the 21st century, driven by a delusional leader pursuing a utopian nationalist vision based on an outdated notion of the nation.

The conflict between imperialist expansion and aggressive ethnic nationalism is difficult to resolve.

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