Russia's War

De: Jade McGlynn

Narrado por: Jade McGlynn

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.

©2023 Jade McGlynn (P)2024 Tantor

Wow … hit the nail on the head with what’s at stake in 🇺🇦 Ukraine!!!

Detailed explanation of why the Russians will not stand up to Putin in the face of an immoral war against Ukraine. .

Thank you.

Will be recommending to educated people and friends who are not up-to-date on russian state of affairs and the facts behind Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Thank you for this work Jade. Truly.

The most full and accurate description of reality of russian society

I don't think that anyone could do a better job with explaining in such details all of the intricate details the way russians participate in a war on so many levels.

Finally a better understanding of Russia today

This is a phenomenal book about today's Russia written by a brilliant, best of class Russia scholar. If you want to develop a an in depth understanding of what Russia is today and why, you've come to the right place and won't be disappointed.

Extremely narrow view on war!

Very entertaining listen…but not to be taken seriously. Felt more like propaganda with constant praises of the west.