Why Russia Wants Control of Ukraine

Listen to this episode from RealLifeLore on Spotify. In this episode of the RealLifeLore podcast, we explore the deeper reasons behind Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Beyond the headlines of February 24, 2022, discover how geography, NATO expansion, and the collapse of the Soviet Union shaped Moscow’s strategy. Why is Ukraine so critical to Russia’s defense? How do oil and gas resources fuel Putin’s ambitions? And what does this conflict mean for Europe’s future security? RealLifeLore uncovers the historical, political, and economic forces driving the most significant European war since World War II.