Bloomberg Businessweek
An Inside Exploration of the War in Ukraine
Jul 20, 2023
Christopher Miller, Financial Times Correspondent and author of The War Came To Us: Life and Death in Ukraine, discusses the unexpected scale and intensity of the Russian invasion in Ukraine, Putin's motivation for the war, the international community's lack of response, the impact of the Wagner mercenary group, and the importance of American support in Ukraine's fight for freedom.
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- Vladimir Putin's motivations for the war in Ukraine are to regain Russia's lost greatness and prevent Ukraine from aligning with NATO and the West.
- The international community's resolve to support Ukraine may wane if their counter-offensive against Russian forces is not successful, potentially emboldening Putin to further aggression.
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Christopher Miller's personal connection to Ukraine and the war
Christopher Miller, a Financial Times correspondent, shares his deep connection to Ukraine, where he has been living and reporting for over a decade. He witnessed the transformation of the country, from peacetime to wartime, and has developed close relationships with Ukrainians. His new book, 'The War Came to Us: Life and Death in Ukraine,' captures the stories and experiences of the people affected by the ongoing conflict.
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