Ukraine is being invaded by Russia under Vladimir Putin's dictatorship. We invited Dr. Allyson Edwards, Teaching Fellow at Warwick University, to discuss Putin's rise to power, the formation of Russian democracy in the 1990s, it's dissolution under Putin, and the historic myth-making of Russia's military that led to this moment. We cover the resilience of the Ukrainian people and mention several important voices to follow who are reporting on this war.

The Guardian's reporting on Ukraine was cited in the episode: Ukraine crisis live

Consider following these people on Twitter:

@DrJMankoff

@ksvarnon

@CreativeCorazon

@NKuhrt

@jgmaber

@jeff_hawn

@irgarner

@ntrickett16

@DrJadeMcGlynn

@IAPonomarenko

@terrelljstarr