Russian Invasion of Ukraine: Identity, History & Conflict

Author: Vladimir Putin
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 1808

Book Description
On 24 February 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine in a major escalation of the Russo-Ukrainian War, which began in 2014. Following the 2014 Ukrainian Revolution, Russia annexed Crimea, and Russian-backed paramilitaries seized part of the Donbas region of south-eastern Ukraine, which consists of Lugansk and Donetsk oblasts, sparking a regional war. In March 2021, Russia began a large military build-up along its border with Ukraine, eventually amassing up to 190,000 troops and their equipment. Despite the build-up, denials of plans to invade or attack Ukraine were issued by various Russian government officials up to the day before the invasion. On 21 February 2022, Russia recognized the Donetsk People's Republic and the Lugansk People's Republic, two self-proclaimed breakaway quasi-states in the Donbas. The next day, the Federation Council of Russia authorized the use of military force and Russian troops entered both territories. This book tries to shed light on the causes which led to this war. It presents arguments of both sides carried through the words of presidents Putin and Zelenskyy. This edition includes as well the book about the historical background of the conflict and the military actions during the war. Content: The Speeches and Decisions of Vladimir Putin The Speeches and Decisions of Volodymyr Zelenskyy The Consequence: Russo-Ukrainian War

RUSSIA UKRAINE, PUTIN ZELENSKYY

Author: Valentine Green
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781800688650
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 96

Book Description
In this guide, including references from 27 experts, academics and professionals; gain an in-depth understanding of the Russia Ukraine history and war.

The Power Play

Author: Prof Stephen W Bradeley Bsc (Hons)
Publisher: Independently Published
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
In the complex and often tumultuous world of global politics, few leaders have garnered as much attention and intrigue as Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. This book delves into the personal and political lives of these two enigmatic figures, exploring their backgrounds, leadership styles, and the intricate dance of diplomacy that has come to define their relationship. Through personal anecdotes and in-depth analysis, readers will gain an unparalleled insight into the motivations, accomplishments, and challenges faced by both Putin and Zelenskyy as they navigate the treacherous waters of international politics and war. In this compelling narrative, we journey into the heart of one of the most fascinating political rivalries of twenty-first century and uncover the forces that shape the fates of two nations at the crossroads of history.

Overreach: The Inside Story of Putin’s War Against Ukraine

Author: Owen Matthews
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 000856275X
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 403

Book Description
Winner of the Pushkin House Book Prize 2023 *A Telegraph Book of the Year* A Times Best Book of Summer 2023 *Shortlisted for the Parliamentary Book Awards* An astonishing investigation into the start of the Russo-Ukrainian war – from the corridors of the Kremlin to the trenches of Mariupol.

Russia-Ukraine Unveiled : The World at War

Author: Dr. Joseph K Thomas
Publisher: The Write Order Publication
ISBN: 9360457701
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 170

Book Description
"Russia-Ukraine Unveiled" takes readers on a journey through the complex history and current relations between Russia and Ukraine. From ancient origins to modern tensions, this comprehensive exploration provides insight into the political, cultural, and economic dynamics shaping the region today. Through careful analysis and compelling storytelling, this book offers a nuanced understanding of the ongoing conflict and its impact on global affairs.

The Zelensky Effect

Author: Olga Onuch
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0197695477
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 424

Book Description
With Russian shells raining on Kyiv and tanks closing in, American forces prepared to evacuate Ukraine's leader. Just three years earlier, his apparent main qualification had been playing a president on TV. But Volodymyr Zelensky reportedly retorted, 'I need ammunition, not a ride.' Ukrainian forces won the battle for Kyiv, ensuring their country's independence even as a longer war began for the southeast. You cannot understand the historic events of 2022 without understanding Zelensky. But the Zelensky effect is less about the man himself than about the civic nation he embodies: what makes Zelensky most extraordinary in war is his very ordinariness as a Ukrainian. The Zelensky Effect explains this paradox, exploring Ukraine's national history to show how its now-iconic president reflects the hopes and frustrations of the country's first 'independence generation'. Interweaving social and political background with compelling episodes from Zelensky's life and career, this is the story of Ukraine told through the journey of one man who has come to symbolize his country.

Shadow State

Author: Luke Harding
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0062966057
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 376

Book Description
A thrilling account of how Russia is waging a hidden war against America and the West, using espionage, corruption, fake news, and KGB-style murder March 2018. Two Russian assassins arrive in a provincial English city to kill a former officer from Russia’s GRU intelligence agency. His crime? Passing secrets to British spies. The poison? A lethal nerve agent, novichok. The attempted execution was a reminder – as if one were needed - of Russia’s contempt for international norms. The Soviet Union and its doctrine are long gone, but the playbook used by the Kremlin’s spies during that long confrontation with the West is back. And the underlying goal remains the same: to undermine democracy and exploit divisions within American and European society and politics. Moscow’s support for Donald Trump in the 2016 presidential election has grown into the biggest political scandal of modern times. Its American players are well-known. In Shadow State, award-winning journalist and bestselling author Luke Harding reveals the Russians behind the story: the spies, hackers and internet trolls. Harding charts how the Kremlin has updated Communist-era methods of influence and propaganda for the age of Facebook and Twitter, and considers the compelling question of our age: what exactly does Vladimir Putin have on President Trump? Similar to those of the Cold War, Putin’s ambitions are truly global. His emissaries include oligarchs, bankers, lawyers, mercenaries, and agents of influence. They roam from Salisbury to Helsinki, Ukraine to Central Africa, London to Washington, D.C. Shadow State is the singular account of how the Kremlin seeks to reshape the world, to divide the US from its European friends, and to remake America in its own dark and kleptocratic image. This is an essential read for anyone who wants to understand how our politics came to be so chaotic and divided. Nothing less than the future of Western democracy is at stake.

War Speeches V

Author: Volodymyr Zelensky
Publisher: lmerlag
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 224

Book Description
This is volume V of the complete and unabridged English edition of Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s speeches to the Ukrainian and Russian people, to foreign governments, parliaments, and to international organizations since the eve of the war. About this volume Ukraine, July 2022. Russian rockets on Mykolaiv and Kharkiv, Kryvy Rih, and the communities of the Zaporizhzhia region. The urge of rebuilding the country. Dismissal of Andrij Melnyk, ambassador of Germany. Additional precision weapons and Himars from the United States. Canada delivers on German pressure Siemens Nordstream Turbine to please Russia. Polish Krab mobile howitzers delivered and in action. Efforts for unblocking of agricultural exports through the Black Sea via Turkish mitigation. Russian war crime conference held in the Hague. Deportations to Russia of 2 million Ukraine population. Ukrainian first lady visits to the US. Bombing of the Antonivsky bridge POW’s deliberate mass murder in Olenivka, Donetsk region of Azovstal prisoners. "Zelenskyy speech sparks soul-searching in Germany,” Laurenz Gehrke, Politico. About Vladimir Putin: "This is the dictator who was courted in Germany. And for Schröder, Steinmeier, Merkel was the one not to be provoked. The madman who wants a war so much that he is no longer even willing to answer the phone when the Ukrainian president calls,” Paul Ronzheimer, Bild. "How Zelenskyy’s team of TV writers helps his victory message hit home,” Luke Harding, The Guardian.

Zelensky

Author: Andrew L. Urban
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1684513782
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 194

Book Description
The first major profile of Ukraine's courageous President Volodymyr Zelensky! From comedian to president to freedom fighter, this is the story of Volodymyr Zelensky, the man who stood up to Vladimir Putin and forever changed the world.

The Fight of Our Lives

Author: Iuliia Mendel
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1668012731
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 240

Book Description
When Ukrainian journalist Iuliia Mendel got the call she had been hired to work for President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, she had no idea what was to come. In this frank and moving inside account, Zelenskyy’s former press secretary tells the story of his improbable rise from popular comedian to the president of Ukraine. Mendel had a front row seat to many of the key events preceding the 2022 Russian invasion. From attending meetings between Zelenskyy and Putin and other European leaders, visiting the front lines in Donbas, to fielding press inquiries after the infamous phone calls between Donald Trump and Zelenskyy that led to Trump’s first impeachment. Mendel saw firsthand Zelenskyy’s efforts to transform his country from a poor, backward Soviet state into a vibrant, prosperous European democracy. Mendel sheds light on the massive economic problems facing Ukraine and the entrenched corrupt oligarchs in league with Russia. She witnessed the Kremlin’s repeated attacks to discredit Zelenskyy through disinformation and an army of bots and trolls. Woven into her account are details about her own life as a member of Zelenskyy’s new Ukraine. Written with the sound of Russian bombs and exploding shells in the background, Mendel details life lived under Russian siege in 2022. She says goodbye to her fiancé who joins the front lines, like so many other Ukrainian men. Throughout this story of Zelenskyy, Ukraine, and its extraordinary people, Iuliia Mendel reminds us of the paramount importance of truth and human values, especially in these darkest of times.