What were three goals of peter the great and what was one step he undertook to achieve each goal? peter wanted a stronger military, to gain more land, and to centralize royal power. how he did this was by using western military techniques and winning the battle with sweden. to control his power, he also made nobles serve in the state  why was obtaining a warm-water port a major priority for peter? this port made for an easier trade and for a stronger russian empire  how did peter and catherine envision russia's future? they both wanted a stronger nation with more controlled power under their rule?