The Truth About Putin The Ukraine War And The Future of Russia Ex UK Defence Attache

John Foreman CBE, the former British defence attaché in Moscow (2019–2022), provides an insider perspective on the Kremlin’s actions leading up to the 2022 invasion of Ukraine.

Drawing on direct diplomatic meetings and firsthand observations, Foreman analyses Vladimir Putin’s motivations, the inner workings of the Russian security apparatus, and the systemic factors that enabled the conflict.