“Exploring history between Russia and Ukraine”

Brian Taylor, professor of political science in the Maxwell School, was interviewed for the WTEM segment “Exploring history between Russia and Ukraine.” As an expert on Russian politics and international security theory, Taylor discussed Putin’s rule and the history behind the recent invasion of Ukraine. “Putin has been resentful about this direction, frustrated that his previous attempts have always failed and the Ukrainians have had other ideas about where their political futures lie,” Taylor said. “And he felt like now was the time to act and try and reverse that.”