title: Leadership during wartime and historical background of the Ukrainian war
abstract: This chapter explores the complex dynamics and historical context of the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian war, beginning in 2014 with Russia's annexation of Crimea and the 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Rooted in centuries of contested identity and geopolitical tensions, the war underscores the divisive narratives propagated by Vladimir Putin. The chapter provides an overview of wartime leadership, encompassing both military and civilian contexts. It underscores that effective wartime leadership is
journal: Edward Elgar Publishing eBooks