- What is this book about?
- It argues that the KGB networks Putin worked in shaped his decision to annex Crimea and back the conflict in eastern Ukraine. The focus is on people and intelligence ties, not battles.
- Is it a good first book on the Ukraine conflict?
- Yes, if you want the background on Putin and Russian intelligence. It is short and readable, but pair it with a fuller history for military and political detail.
- How does it compare with Putin's People or The Man Without a Face?
- Those are longer, more heavily sourced biographies of Putin and his circle. This one is narrower and centers on the KGB-to-Crimea thread.
- Does it cover the full-scale invasion of 2022?
- No. The book centers on the KGB connection and the 2014 annexation of Crimea. Readers wanting the 2022 war need a separate, more recent title.
- What format is it?
- A paperback in English, listed under History & Archeology. It is a short read rather than a large reference volume.
- Where is the Putin s War The KGB Connection to the Annexation of Crimea and Conflict Ukraine cheapest?
- At Walmart, for $8.44, as of our latest check.