The Russo‑Ukrainian War: The Return of History

In The Russo‑Ukrainian War: The Return of History, Harvard scholar Serhii Plokhii offers a comprehensive, authoritative analysis of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Combining historical depth with sharp geopolitical insight, he traces the roots of war from pre‑2014 events through the unexpected ferocity of February 24, 2022. Plokhii examines key questions: Why did Putin launch this war? How did Ukraine mount such fierce resistance against the world’s “second-largest army”? And what are the global consequences for Europe, Russia, and the U.S.?

This 400-page hardcover edition (150 × 220 mm), translated by Maksym Larchenko and published by КСД in 2023, features rigorous scholarship grounded in archival sources and Plokhii’s geopolitical expertise. It’s essential reading for historians, policy experts, students of international relations, and anyone seeking deep context for today’s crisis