Ukraine conflict

The war in Ukraine began nine years before Russia's full scale invasion in 2022. In late February 2014, armed soldiers in uniforms without insignia began to occupy Crimea. So what led to the annexation of Crimea in 2014? And why does the Crimean Peninsula continue to be a crucial sticking point in negotiations in 2023? 

Anti-Tank Guided Missiles or ATGMs have become a defining symbol of the Ukrainian fight against Russian invasion. They have destroyed countless armoured vehicles and provided endless material for viral social media clips. But why have ATGMs been so effective in the war so far, and could that be about the change?

In this video, we look at how Ukraine's air defences have created a denial of air space, and the history of surface to air missile systems, which has led to a lot of the SAMS being used in the war in Ukraine dating back to the Soviet era.

The BMP-1 is a Soviet infantry fighting vehicle from the 1960s. Ours was captured during Operation Desert Storm in 1991 and has been on display at IWM Duxford for over 30 years. Yet vehicles just like it are still being used by both sides in the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian War, with heavy losses. So why are museum pieces being fielded in a 21st century war?

Russian tanks have taken heavy losses in Ukraine. Countless images of decapitated turrets and burnt-out wrecks have made headlines around the world with some proclaiming the death of the tank altogether. But is that really true?

The scale of the war in Ukraine is staggering and has shocked the world. Russia's invasion of Ukraine on 24 February 2022 marked a significant escalation point in the Russo-Ukrainian War, which first began in 2014. Brandon Mitchell and Iryna Knyzhnyk are volunteer medics from the Ukrainian Hospitallers Medical Battalion, which provide life-saving medical assistance and evacuation on the front lines of Ukraine. They are developing strategies to adapt and tackle the issues they face. 

Ukraine is a nation that understands the suffering of war. In 2023, Vladimir Putin was indicted by the international criminal court for war crimes. But he is unlikely to face a Nuremberg of his own. To understand why we need to take a look at the history of international justice and the uncertain future it faces.

Russia’s war on Ukraine continues to exact a horrifying price. The World Bank has estimated that the first year of destruction could cost as much as $411 billion to rectify. Some believe the price tag could rise to as much as $1 trillion. What are the steps to rebuilding the country, how much will it cost and who is going to pay for it?

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