2022
February 24
In the early hours of 24 February, President Putin set out his justifications for the use of Russian military force against Ukraine. This was followed by the commencement of aerial strikes across Ukraine and the invasion by ground troops of Ukrainian territory. In this blog, I will explore the role…Read More
2014
April 1
The Russia-Ukraine conflict did not begin in 2022; its roots trace back to 2014, following the Euromaidan protests in Kyiv. After pro-European protests led to the ousting of President Viktor Yanukovych, Russia responded by annexing Crimea in March 2014—a move widely condemned by the international community. Simultaneously, Russian-backed separatist movements…Read More