

Serhi Plohhi
Tallinn : Varrak, 2023
485 pages
ISBN 9789985359044
Softcover book in very good condition
The Russo-Ukrainian War by Serhii Plokhy provides a detailed historical and political analysis of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. The book explores the deep historical roots of the conflict, including the fall of the Soviet Union, Ukraine’s evolving national identity, and Russia’s imperial ambitions. Plokhy argues that the war represents not just a regional dispute, but a broader confrontation between authoritarianism and democracy, marking a pivotal moment in 21st-century history. He draws on his expertise as a historian to contextualize current events within centuries of Ukrainian-Russian relations.