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Ukraine and Russia: Prelude to War

David McDonald describes the long and complex history between Ukraine and Russia.

Aired 06/20/2023

University Place

Ukraine and Russia: Prelude to War

Special | 59m 26sVideo has Closed Captions

David McDonald describes the long and complex history between Ukraine and Russia.

David McDonald, Professor in the Department of History at UW-Madison, is interviewed by Wisconsin Public Radio host Norman Gilliland about the historical relationship between Ukraine and Russia, including their cultural similarities and differences and the forces that led up to the current conflict. Recorded June 20, 2023.

Aired 06/20/2023

University Place is a local public television program presented by PBS Wisconsin

University Place is made possible by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

University Place

Ukraine and Russia: Prelude to War

Special | 59m 26sVideo has Closed Captions

David McDonald, Professor in the Department of History at UW-Madison, is interviewed by Wisconsin Public Radio host Norman Gilliland about the historical relationship between Ukraine and Russia, including their cultural similarities and differences and the forces that led up to the current conflict. Recorded June 20, 2023.

Aired 06/20/2023

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