The denazification rhetoric continues to be used to not only dehumanize Ukrainians, but this rhetoric leads to atrocities. For more, my recent book, Replaying the Second World War, highlights this as a central argument, while detailing the atrocities Russian forces have committed in Ukraine.

The initial reaction from senior sports federation officials in Europe is that reinstating Russia while the occupation of Ukraine is ongoing will likely lead to a mass European boycott of the LA Olympics, and there will be pressure on Canada to join it.

Russia continues to bombard and terrorize Ukrainian civilians. Do not ignore that Russia continues to operate as it has since February 2022: abcnews.com/Internationa...

You can hear my analysis here: www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...

Just finished reading Lawrence Douglas's The Criminal State. Highly recommend.

Thanks again to @browncbc.bsky.social for having me on CBC London this morning to discuss the latest in Russia's War with Ukraine.

Quick two cents on the impact Ukrainian drone strikes in Crimea and elsewhere will have on Russia: It's bringing the war further "home" in that it's impacting more Russians. But to say this will bring Putin down is wishful thinking. There may be growing anger to the war, but not necessarily Putin.

Medvedev continues his role moonlighting as a historian. Apparently he hand-edits the drafts, a la Stalin. The new textbook for Russification in occupied territories.

Medvedev continues his role moonlighting as a historian. Apparently he hand-edits the drafts, a la Stalin. The new textbook for Russification in occupied territories.

My latest book is available globally in all major booksellers. I am also happy to do book talks.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent advised Trump not to host Zelensky in the Oval Office, having called the Ukrainian president a “little fucker," a “special-needs child,” and “Mr. Bean on crack," according to a new book by NYT reporters Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan.

My latest book is available globally in all major booksellers. I am also happy to do book talks.

My latest book, Replaying the Second World War: Soviet Parallels and Inspirations for Russian Atrocities in the Russo-Ukrainian War, 2014-25, is now available globally. www.ibidem.eu/en/Topics/So... cup.columbia.edu/book/replayi...

⚡️Russia terrorizes Kyiv with ballistic missiles, drones overnight. Russian strike drones circled the capital in a second wave of attacks after a round of ballistic missiles threatened Kyiv earlier in the night.

Thrilled to see the first academic review of Replaying the Second World War out. From Jonathan Brunstedt in @russianreview.bsky.social: "Replaying the Second World War is a humane, lucid, and unflinching book, written amid the very events it chronicles." doi.org/10.1111/russ...

Wow...Hockey Night in Canada no longer available over CBC. www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...

Events like what happened overnight are why I wrote this book. To try and highlight what Russia is doing in Ukraine. To media, I am happy to speak on events. Please reach out.

Massive Russian attack on #Kyiv tonight: ▪️A large fire in Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra. ▪️In one district,5 strikes hit civilian infrastructure objects within less than 30 minute A residential building, market&grocery store damaged. ▪️A residential building damaged in another Kyiv district

The so-called "holy war" I guess....Pechersk Lavra burning. Russia continues to destroy anything Ukrainian.

Thrilled to see the first academic review of Replaying the Second World War out. From Jonathan Brunstedt in @russianreview.bsky.social: "Replaying the Second World War is a humane, lucid, and unflinching book, written amid the very events it chronicles." doi.org/10.1111/russ...

Russia's Digital Development Ministry warns that overly broad enforcement of "undesirable orgs" & foreign-agent laws could remove up to 15% of public & academic library collections and up to 70% in municipal libraries, according to an industry report compiled with publishers & booksellers.

It’s official. If everything goes according to plan, starting in October the book Transnational Communism During the Cold War: The Spanish Communists and their European Networks will be available from @routledgebooks.bsky.social , edited by @MencheAstur, Emanuele Treglia, and myself🙂

My latest book, Replaying the Second World War: Soviet Parallels and Inspirations for Russian Atrocities in the Russo-Ukrainian War, 2014-25, is now available globally. www.ibidem.eu/en/Topics/So... cup.columbia.edu/book/replayi...

When scholars like myself speak of the genocidal nature of Russia's War against Ukraine, this is part of it. Russia attacks and destroys cultural and historical landmarks of important identity too.

When scholars like myself speak of the genocidal nature of Russia's War against Ukraine, this is part of it. Russia attacks and destroys cultural and historical landmarks of important identity too.

⚡️Update: At least 6 injured in massive Russian missile, drone attack on Kyiv. The number of injured victims in Russia's massive overnight missile and drone attack on Kyiv has grown to at least six people, officials reported.

Celebrating academic excellence! Today, we gathered to honor the latest publications by Professors Oleksa Drachewych and Cody Groat. Thank you to our speakers for two insightful talks and an engaging Q&A session. A huge thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to the discussion!

It's a great day for a book celebration! Congratulations to Oleksa Drachewych and Cody Groat on their new publications. cup.columbia.edu/book/replayi... www.mqup.ca/Books/A/Alwa...

History professor Oleksa Drachewych joins CBC Afternoon Drive to preview his new book, “Replaying the Second World War,” which explores parallels between Soviet techniques used in World War II and those used by Russia today. Listen here: www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...

Again, for those in the back, Putin can claim what he wants re: peace in Ukraine. Actions speak louder than words and nothing has meaningfully changed until he shows he is serious.

Go Habs Go!

While discussing the Russian dehumanization of Ukrainians, I also detail the atrocities committed by Russian forces and their parallels to the past, how WW2 is tied to Russia's War in Ukraine. But I also deal with issues of complicity of ordinary Russians and what that means too.

The Department of History invites you to attend the following event: Book Celebration featuring Professors Cody Groat and Oleksa Drachewych - May 20, 2026 - 2:00pm - Conron Hall, UC 3110 @odrachewych.bsky.social westernsocialscience.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

A massive Russian attack on residential areas and civilian infrastructure in Odesa last night: 10 people injured, including two children. Residential buildings, a hotel, warehouses, and vehicles were damaged. 📹: Russian drone strikes on apartment buildings in Odesa

And of course Russian news sources are lapping up Tr*mp's comments re: US support for Ukraine.

While discussing the Russian dehumanization of Ukrainians, I also detail the atrocities committed by Russian forces and their parallels to the past, how WW2 is tied to Russia's War in Ukraine. But I also deal with issues of complicity of ordinary Russians and what that means too.

My newest book is now available in North America! You can order below or at any other booksellers. cup.columbia.edu/book/replayi... @columbiaup.bsky.social

Thanks to CBC London's Afternoon Drive with Matt Allen for having me on to discuss my recently published book, Replaying the Second World War, the day before I launch the book with the Ukrainian community locally. www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...

My newest book is now available in North America! You can order below or at any other booksellers. cup.columbia.edu/book/replayi... @columbiaup.bsky.social

Hungary election live: Viktor Orbán concedes defeat in Hungarian election after 16 years in power

Finally some good news in world affairs

Tapping this sign again...

Of course a Russian rep (Dmitriev on X) would be gleefully highlighting this. Then again hard to say NATO is the big bad when the adults in the room don't just follow the whims of the Trump administration. www.wsj.com/world/europe...

So I watched game footage of the odious Russian propagandistic Ukrainian Warfare: Gostomel Heroes game on Steam. Right from start, it claims the "SMO" did not ever explicitly aim to oust the Zelenskyy government and that Ukraine only held on to Hostomel because of CIA Intel.

So I watched game footage of the odious Russian propagandistic Ukrainian Warfare: Gostomel Heroes game on Steam. Right from start, it claims the "SMO" did not ever explicitly aim to oust the Zelenskyy government and that Ukraine only held on to Hostomel because of CIA Intel.

Bigger issue is perceived permission to commit war crimes. Plenty of research to highlight how the permission, tacit or explicit, to commit atrocities can play a role in soldiers committing such atrocities. Leadership is incredibly important here. This doesn't supplanted the choice though.

I do this from time to time, an incomplete selection of books to understand Russia's War in Ukraine including also my new book Replaying the Second World War. I only hope my book is considered as positively as other great books on the subject.

In this book, I cover a variety of topics from the instrumentalization of denazification and "Desatanization" to sexual violence, targeting civilians, population transfers and weaeponization of food all to try to explain why war crimes have been so extensive in Russia's War against Ukraine.

Look what arrived today! Replaying the Second World War, my newest book, is now available through ibidem Press, and distributed by Columbia University Press. #russia #ukraine #russiaswarinukraine #newbook

Just a reminder that the issue of peace in Ukraine is not a matter of whether Ukraine wants peace or not. The issue is that Russia wishes Ukraine to capitulate to its demands and this, in turn, also condemns those living under Russian occupation. This is not about territory. It is about control.