Review: The Russo-Ukrainian War by Serhii Plokhy

The Russo-Ukrainian War by Serhii Plokhy Fascinating, readable take on the historical and current driving forces behind Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and its rippling effects on the rest of the world. The second half does devolve a bit into a list of military engagements, and the portrayal of the Ukrainian army feels uncomfortably close to hagiography—granted, it is impossible to sympathise with…