Tim Snyder provides a rich background on Ukraine and it’s relationship with the kingdoms before Russia, all the way up to the modern day. He also argues that the war in Ukraine isn’t really about “getting the band back together” (Soviet Union), it’s more about embarrassing Ukraine and showing his own people that Russians are “better” – it’s more out of insecurity than conquest.
Timothy Snyder: The Making of Modern Ukraine
Nice overview of Ukraine’s history and current situation. Do you think this perspective explains the patterns of public opinion in Russia about the war? Would be curious to read more about that.