The Russian invasion showed us how poorly we understand Ukraine. Starting with preconceived ideas, the author paints a well-documented portrait.

Ukraine has been at the heart of international news since the Russian invasion on February 24, 2022. The numerous debates following this invasion demonstrated the extent to which our knowledge of this country has often been limited to clichés: a cradle for Russia, a land of Cossacks, the USSR’s breadbasket, corrupt governments, and the scene of a new cold war. Deconstructing these preconceived ideas, Alexandra Goujon paints a well-documented portrait of this country.