"Former Mongolian Leader Mocks Putin with Empire Map Amid Ukraine Claims"

Mongolia's former president, Tsakhia Elbegdorj, mocked Russian President Vladimir Putin's historical justification for the invasion of Ukraine by sharing maps of the Mongol Empire, which once included parts of modern-day Russia. Elbegdorj emphasized Mongolia's peaceful and free status while highlighting the historical complexities of the region. He has been vocal in his support for Ukraine and called for the world's democracies to provide Ukraine with the necessary support to defend its freedom against Putin's aggression.