The War in Ukraine

Currently Playing: Zelensky vs. Putin: Insolence vs. Confidence

Here I discuss an open letter Zelensky sent to President Putin on 4 June 2026 and Putin's public response at the St. Petersburg Economic Forum. A point of no return has been reached. The Bridges are burnt. No turning back to negotiations. Dr. Brovkin served as an Associate Professor of Soviet History at Harvard University, he is the author of numerous books on Russian History and politics. His latest book: From Vladimir Lenin to Vladimir Putin: Russia in Search of Its identity (Routledge, London 2024) is available from Amazon and Routledge.com. In addition to Issues of Contemporary Politics playlist, you can find: Russia under Yeltsin and Putin, Russia under the Communist Regime, War in Ukraine, European History and others. FOLLOW HIM ON X TWITTER https://x.com/BrovkinVla97791