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Russia's War

By: Jade McGlynn
Narrated by: Jade McGlynn
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In the early hours of February 24, 2022, Russian forces attacked Ukraine. The brutality of the Russian assault has horrified the world. But Russians themselves appear to be watching an entirely different war—one in which they are the courageous underdogs and kind-hearted heroes successfully battling a malign Ukrainian foe.

Russia analyst Jade McGlynn takes us on a journey into this parallel military and political universe to reveal the sometimes monstrous, sometimes misconstrued attitudes behind Russian majority backing for the invasion. Drawing on media analysis and interviews with ordinary citizens, officials and foreign-policy elites in Russia and Ukraine, McGlynn explores the grievances, lies and half-truths that pervade the Russian worldview. She also exposes the complicity of many Russians, who have invested too deeply in the Kremlin's alternative narratives to regard the war as Putin's foolhardy mission. In their eyes, this is Russia's war—against Ukraine, against the West, against evil—and there can be no turning back.

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A truly superb book by Dr Jade Mcglynn. I heard her speak last year and so put this on my list. She writes with excellent knowledge of Russia, having spent many years therein. Her book is well researched, balanced, and deeply insightful. Her narration is clear and measured. A truly essential book for anyone wishing to understand today's Russia and how its past has shaped its people.

An excellent insight into today's Russia and its war on Ukraine.

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I have read around the subject of Russia, Ukraine and Putin in a number of books. I found this book provided additional insights that have not been surfaced in other books. It is clear the author has deep subject knowledge which she brings to bear on this complex subject in an accessible manner.

Real insights

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Carefully researched, expertly contextualised, superbly narrated by the author. A must-read for everyone with a heart and a brain.

Insightful and important

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it's a good listen, I found it a little brief in parts and could have listened more. maybe another work will follow once the future is clear for Ukraine. I will be waiting and will follow on social media in apprehension.

great listen finished and I wanted more

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