Russian Invasion of Ukraine Teach-Out

How did we get here?

In the following videos, we hear from three experts who provide important historical context that help us better understand the current situation in Ukraine. First, we hear from Matthew Pauly, Associate Professor in the Department of History at Michigan State University, who talks us through history in the region from the 1700s onward.

Optional: As an additional primer to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the University of Michigan Library has compiled this resource that includes additional pieces on the history of the conflict, news sources from the region, a list of many related events, and much more.