5x15

5x15 is thrilled to welcome best-selling writer and journalist Luke Harding to talk about his new book Invasion: Russia’s Bloody War and Ukraine’s Fight for Survival, a powerful and urgent account of the war in Ukraine. Reporting from Ukraine as foreign correspondent for the Guardian, Luke Harding has had unique insights into this conflict. Invasion, which is the first book of reportage from the front line, is a 'superb first draft of history' (Anne Applebaum) that examines the personal, religious and ideological motivations behind Putin’s decision to invade, and offers a moving testament to Ukrainian survival. For this special 5x15 event, Luke will be in conversation with Gideon Rachman, chief foreign affairs commentator for the Financial Times and author of The Age of the Strongman, to discuss the issues that are essential to understanding this terrible war: the factors behind it, the unfolding developments, and its possible outcomes. Author royalties from this edition of Invasion will go to the Disaster