The purpose of this guide is to provide access to reliable information and increase understanding of the conflict in Ukraine. This includes the 2014 conflict and the ongoing Russian invasion (2022-present). This guide is largely a compilation of links to books, databases, articles, etc. that provide more in-depth context and information. Resources available from the North Dakota State Library are also shared.
This is an ongoing situation. For the most up-to-date coverage, consult the compiled list containing examples of reputable news sources. In addition to the conflict on the ground and in the air in Ukraine, there is also a fake news (misinformation, disinformation, propaganda, etc.) battle being fought online and on social media. Consult the Fake News guide to learn more.
All the Kremlin's Men: inside the court of Vladimir Putin by 
Between two fires : truth, ambition, and compromise in Putin's Russia by 
Claiming Crimea: a History of Catherine the Great's Southern Empire by 
The Gates of Europe: a history of Ukraine by 
Heroes and Villains: creating national history in contemporary Ukraine by 
Midnight in Chernobyl: the untold story of the world's greatest nuclear disaster by 
Ukraine over the Edge: Russia, the West and the "new cold war" by 
Source: Nations Online Project
Many of these resources and programs are funded under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
