10 Books to Help You Understand the Russian Invasion of Ukraine

The Russian invasion of Ukraine, which has technically been ongoing since 2014 (remember Crimea?), has significantly impacted the geopolitical landscape and sparked widespread discussions about international relations. Understanding this conflict’s complexities and historical context is crucial for gaining a comprehensive perspective. Here are ten books that delve into various aspects of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, providing valuable insights into the events, motivations, and consequences surrounding this critical event.

Cold Peace: Avoiding the New Cold War by Michael W. Doyle

Borderland: A Journey Through the History of Ukraine by Anna Reid

The Russo-Ukrainian War: The Return of History by Serhii Plokhy

Zelensky: The Unlikely Ukrainian Hero Who Defied Putin and United the World by Andrew L. Urban and Chris McLeod

In Isolation: Dispatches from Occupied Donas by Stanislav Aseyev

Ukraine’s Revolt, Russia’s Revenge by Christopher M. Smith

Putin by Philip Short

Ukraine: What Everyone Needs to Know by Serhy Yekelchyk

Putin’s Russia: The Rise of a Dictator by Darryl Cunningham

Accidental Czar: The Life and Lies of Vladimir Putin by Andrew S. Weiss, illustrated by Brian ‘Box’ Brown