Invasion

Luke Harding’s Invasion is a gripping account of Russia’s full-scale assault on Ukraine, captured through frontline reporting, geopolitical analysis, and poignant human stories. Harding draws on his deep experience as a foreign correspondent to contextualise the war within decades of Kremlin strategy and Western miscalculation. His writing is vivid but never sensationalist, conveying the terror and resilience of those in the conflict’s path. Harding excels at connecting individual experiences to broader political shifts, giving readers a ground-level view of a rapidly changing world order. The book is urgent, authoritative, and emotionally resonant — a vital record of the war’s first year.