Ukrainian Identity and Russian Imperialism with Graeme Robertson

On this episode I'm Graeme Robertson, co-author of https://bookshop.org/a/82618/9780300238396 (Putin vs. the People,) joins me to discuss Putin's invasion of Ukraine, the formation of the new Ukrainian national identity, and the way that nationalism, imperialism, and neoliberalism have shaped the current situation. Graeme debunks right-wing talking points about the war, provides necessary context from recent Ukrainian and Russian history, and reminds us all what's at stake in this war. For more from Graeme, check out his article in the https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2022/02/24/putin-ukraine-invasion-domestic-support-strategy/ (Washington Post.) To support the struggle against this war, you can donate to an anarchist group supporting refugees and deserters here: https://nowar.solidarite.online/ (https://nowar.solidarite.online/). To learn more about the conflict and the anarchist perspective, see my interview with Stan of the Ukrainian anarchist organization Assembly here: https://www.everydayanarchism.com/reportfromukrainiananarchists/ (https://www.everydayanarchism.com/reportfromukrainiananarchists/)