Well, he did it. He actually did it. After month of posturing, years of undeclared war, and even longer lying to our faces, Putin authorised Russia's invasion of Ukraine. How did it come to this? Is Putin the only variable that matters? Does diplomacy still have a chance? Where do I see all of this going? You may not think you need yet another person talking about this war, but just in case you do, join me here, as I explain why this war happened, and why it's personal to me. It's my first time wading into modern affairs with such venom, so I hope you enjoy it!

Sviatoslav Yurash is on Twitter 

Sviatoslav on Sky News - start video at 1:35. 

Monocle 24: The Foreign Desk Podcast on Apple

Thomas de Waal's thread on Russia's post-war plan.

Learn more about Putin's Ukraine speech on Feb 22. 

More context on Putin's position. 

Putin decides on war. 

Putin calls Ukraine's government Nazis and drug dealers. 

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