Prof James Ker-Lindsay
On 21 February 2022, Russia President Vladimir Putin announced that he had recognised the independence of the breakaway territories of Luhansk and Donetsk in eastern Ukraine. Just days later, he order Russian troops to invade Ukraine as a whole. Obviously, events are unfolding fast. However, there are a number of questions about what the invasion means in the short, medium and longer term. This video attempts to give some initial thoughts on the war in Ukraine and some of the key issues to consider on the days, weeks and months ahead.
Hello and welcome! My name is James Ker-Lindsay. Here I take an informed look at International Relations with a focus on territorial conflicts, secession, independence movements and new countries. If you like what you see, please do subscribe. If you want more, including exclusive content and benefits, consider becoming a channel member. Many thanks!
Russia-Ukraine | First Thoughts on the Invasion
Feb 25, 2022