Analyzing Ukraine's Delayed Counter-Offensive in Russo-Ukrainian War

"The Russo-Ukrainian War: The Return of History" by Serhii Plokhy provides a comprehensive analysis of the conflict, debunking myths and misconceptions while highlighting the devastating human toll. Plokhy argues that Russia's imperial obsession with Ukraine created the conditions for the largest land war in Europe since 1945. The book covers a staggering amount of history, from the war of Ivan the Great to the present day conflict. Plokhy champions Ukraine's democratic culture and national unity, making the book unapologetically pro-Ukrainian. The Budapest Memorandum, which promised security assurances to Ukraine, lacked commitments to protect Ukraine in case of attack.