Donbas
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine: Defensive response or imperialist aggression?
Chris Slee — Even if it were true that Putin was “worried about NATO’s intentions”, that still would not justify Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Putin has only strengthened NATO
Chris Slee — Some rightly denounce NATO’s military build-up, but refuse to do the same with Russia’s military build-up and invasion of Ukraine. Yet both are diverting resources to war, while neglecting their people and the environment.
Serhiy Kudelia discusses how the war between Russia and Ukraine began and the role that Donbas residents and elites played in it.