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Culture, democracy, and sovereignty: Andriy Lyubka’s War from the Rear explores what is at stake in the war in Ukraine

The role of culture is pivotal to Ukraine’s ongoing resistance against Russian aggression. This is the key theme that emerges in Andriy Lyubka’s new work, which reveals stories from across a Ukrainian society now shaped by war.

April 24, 2026 - Nicole Yurcaba

Nostalgia is a drug

A review of Once Upon a Russia: Voices from a vanished era. Edited by: Steven A. Fisher. Publisher: Forest Cat Press.

April 20, 2026 - James C. Pearce

New threats of war and how Europe should respond

A review of Wer verteidigt Europa? Die neuen Kriegsgefahren und was wir tun müssen, um uns zu schützen (Who Defends Europe? New Threats of War and What We Must Do to Protect Ourselves) written by: Jana Puglierin. Publisher: Rowohlt.

April 20, 2026 - Agnieszka Łada-Konefał

How much fascism is there in Putin’s regime? 

A review of Russia and Modern Fascism: New Perspectives on the Kremlin’s War Against Ukraine. Edited by Ian Garner and Taras Kuzio.

March 20, 2026 - Matthias Vetter

“I’m proud to have been born Ukrainian”: a review of Dimko Zhluktenko’s Ordinary Guy at War

Many memoirs concerning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine understandably focus on the battlefield. However, a lot of fundraising has gone into helping those on the front line. Dimko Zhluktenko’s new book offers an insight into this world, revealing the emotions behind attempts to maintain Ukraine’s resistance to aggression.

March 17, 2026 - Nicole Yurcaba

Reframing Ukraine: a review of Olga Khomenko’s The Faraway Sky of Kyiv: Ukrainians in the War

Writing has become a powerful weapon for Ukrainians contending with Russia’s ongoing invasion. This is particularly clear with regards to Olga Khomenko’s new work, which forges novel connections between Ukraine and the world during this difficult time.

January 27, 2026 - Nicole Yurcaba

Bringing a dark story to light

“The Man Who Could Not Remain Silent” is a fictional reimagining of Tomo Buzov’s last living moments during the Bosnian War. The film, directed by Croatian director Nebojša Slijepčević, premiered at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, where it was awarded a Palme d'Or for Short Film.

October 14, 2025 - JP O'Malley

Looking forward to victory – but focused on daily life: a review of Andrey Kurkov’s Our Daily War

Many Ukrainian writers have found new purpose in documenting Russia’s ongoing aggression. Ranging from the personal to the political and everything in between, these works have attempted to get to the heart of the conflict. This is very much the case when it comes to a new book by Andrey Kurkov.

September 2, 2025 - Nicole Yurcaba

Damian Kocur: “I don’t have the moral right to show the war as it is because I am not Ukrainian”

People continue to suffer on the front line of Russia’s aggression against Ukraine. However, those more removed from the fighting also face great mental anguish. This is the reality that drives the Polish film submitted for this year’s Oscars.

June 30, 2025 - James Lewis

The women of war: a review of Yuliia Iliukha’s My Women

Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine has led to a spirited response particularly from the country’s women. Exposing the shared and distinct realities facing this group, Yuliia Iliukha’s new book offers insight into a plethora of experiences shaped by the war.

May 28, 2025 - Nicole Yurcaba

The dark heart of Russia’s faith: a review of Lucy Ash’s The Baton and the Cross

The Russian Orthodox Church has played a key role in justifying Moscow’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine. Its close links with the state have a long history, with Lucy Ash’s latest book exposing a relationship that now holds up the Kremlin’s ultra-conservative ideology.

April 2, 2025 - Aleksander Palikot

“War is always somewhere around”: a review of Jen Stout’s Night Train to Odesa

International coverage of Ukraine has often focused on high politics, with little in the way of discussion about its society. Despite this, Jen Stout’s recent work has challenged this issue in a creative way. Bringing to life the experiences of Ukrainians across the country, the journalist sheds light on the emotional toll of the ongoing war.

March 21, 2025 - Nicole Yurcaba

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