Event Description: "The Russian invasion of Ukraine has been described as a “a crime against peace” and “Europe’s Darkest Hour” since World War II. It is an attack that is sure to restructure the international order along with the lives of all Ukrainian citizens. Join our panelists as they help us understand these tragic and world-changing events.

This webinar will try to answer the following questions:

Why has Russia invaded and why now?
How have Ukrainians responded to the threat of war and to the pressures from Russia over the years?
What role does Russian and Ukrainian nationalism play in this crisis?
What are long-term patterns of Russian-Ukrainian relations?
What should the rest of the world do in the world do in the face of this crisis?

Panelists:

Nicholas Breyfogle (Moderator), Associate Professor of History and Director of the Goldberg Center for Excellence in Teaching, The Ohio State University
Shawn Conroy, PhD Candidate, History, The Ohio State University
Marianna Klochko, Associate Professor of Sociology, The Ohio State University
Philip Kopatz, Graduate Student, Center for Slavic, East European, and Eurasian Studies, The Ohio State University
Myroslava Mudrak, Professor Emeritus, Department of History of Art, The Ohio State University
Mykyta Tyshchenko, Graduate Student, Department of Slavic and East European Languages and Cultures, The Ohio State University
This event is free and open to the public."