expansionism

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Lu Xiaoyu, an international relations professor at Peking University, wrote online that Russia’s war was “imperialist expansionism, not national self-defense.”

From New York Times

Although the statement denounced Russia’s decision to invade, it also argued against further intervention in Ukraine, and said the U.S. should end the “imperialist expansionism that set the stage for this conflict.”

From Los Angeles Times

He added that "Russia's invasion of Ukraine has changed the reality regarding security in Europe but has also highlighted the international community's conviction of any form of expansionism and revisionism".

From Reuters

Russia has unleashed war in Europe out of hateful expansionism.

From Washington Post

“If you think the current version of Ukraine was never a valid nation to begin with, a twisted set of mental contortions might bring you around to Russian expansionism,” Cowen wrote.

From Seattle Times