Author’s Note
Journal: Oxford University Press eBooks
Year: 2022

Extract The war was predicted with remarkable precision, yet it took most people by surprise. It was observed from the air and on the ground, reported in major newspapers and broadcasts, and widely debated on social media. Authorised by President Vladimir Putin, about 150,000 Russian soldiers were amassed on the borders of Ukraine, including in Belarus, which supported Russian efforts. With the notable exception of the US and UK governments, which openly warned about an imminent attack on Ukrain