20/02/2025

Book Presentation: Putin’s Revenge: Why Russia Invaded Ukraine by Lucian Kim – February 26

Join us for the presentation of Putin’s Revenge: Why Russia Invaded Ukraine by Lucian Kim, a journalist with years of experience covering events in Ukraine and Russia.

In his new book, the author provides an in-depth analysis of the path to war: from Ukraine’s 2004 Orange Revolution and the 2014 Maidan uprising to the full-scale invasion. He examines the conflict in the broader context of the Soviet Union’s collapse and shares unique insights from his firsthand reporting on key events of this period. The book offers fresh details and analysis that shed new light on a war that has shaken the post-Cold War order.

About the Author

Lucian Kim has been covering Ukraine and Russia since Vladimir Putin’s first term in office. Over 25 years of journalism, he has reported from North Korea, covered Afghanistan before 9/11, and analyzed the motives of Russia’s leadership. He spent more than 20 years as a correspondent in Moscow and Berlin, reporting on Central and Eastern Europe for National Public Radio, Bloomberg News, and The Christian Science Monitor. As a Wilson Center fellow in Washington, D.C., he began working on this book. He is currently a Ukraine analyst at the International Crisis Group.

Why Attend?

Gain a deep analysis of the events leading to the full-scale invasion.
Engage with the author, who has firsthand experience reporting from the region.
Discover unique behind-the-scenes details that shaped the war.

Putin’s Revenge presents a fresh perspective on a conflict that has disrupted the global order and delves into the deeper causes of Russia’s aggression.