Reading Lists - Russo - Ukraine War - LibGuides at Merced College

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Ukraine, Russia, and the West: A Background Reading List (JSTOR)
These readings are from two groups: the first, non-governmental organizations and “think tanks” that monitor and analyze international relations and foreign policy; the second, scholars working in Western and Eastern European history.
Russia and the Soviet Union: A Syllabus of Background Readings (JSTOR)
It is the early hours of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. No one knows what will happen next, but we hope the following stories from our archives will help readers understand the military, economic, and geographic history that has preceded this moment, and provide the resources and context for teachers and students in the days ahead. As always, JSTOR Daily links to JSTOR sources offer free access to all readers.
10 books to Read about Ukraine (NPR)
These are a mix of popular culture and history.
Understanding the Ukraine Crisis: A Comprehensive Reading List (LitHub)
Henrikas Bliudzius is the buyer for the largest bookstore in the country and a Russia/Eastern Europe watcher. Sitting on the convergence of these two interests of mine, I feel it would be a good idea to share a few books about the current situation in Ukraine and Russia.