Invasion: Russia’s bloody war and Ukraine’s fight for survival - Luke Harding

For months, the omens had pointed in one scarcely believable direction: Russia was about to invade Ukraine. And yet, the world was stunned by the epochal scale of the assault that began in February 2022. It was an attempt by one nation to devour another. In this insightful talk, award-winning Guardian journalist Luke Harding discusses the war that changed everything, confronting the crucial question: which side will prevail? Find out about Luke’s experience reporting on the ground during the build-up to the conflict and afterwards; hear about the initial days of shock and panic, the grim reality of this ongoing war and the unheard stories behind the headlines; and learn about the war’s two most important personalities, Volodymyr Zelenskiy and Vladimir Putin. With the ripple effects of the largest armed conflict in Europe since 1945 already being felt beyond Ukraine and Russia’s borders, it is more vital than ever to understand how the situation on the front line will have profound effects for us all.