Background on the Ukraine/Russia Crisis - Brown University
Radio Free Europe - Radio Liberty
AllSides - Analysis of news stories on the Ukraine
Russia’s war in Ukraine: complete guide in maps, video and pictures - The Guardian
Conflict in Ukraine’s Donbas: A Visual Explainer - International Crisis Group This visual explainer provides information about the human cost of the war and the relationship between diplomatic efforts at de-escalation and patterns of fighting and loss of life.
Ukraine Invasion Explained - NPR - A collection of resources gathered from the National Public Radio including articles and podcasts
Throughline: Vladimir Putin - NPR - 34 minute podcast episode that traces the life of Vladimir Putin
Russian Invades Ukraine - Reuters Graphics - An annotated map of Ukraine - which will update as events unfold
The Russian Invasion of Ukraine: Resources compiled by the Library of Congress
Wakelet - By Clare Brumpton "Some news articles about the invasion of Ukraine. This is a rapidly changing situation and so some of the articles may become out of date very quickly. This collection will be updated regularly in the coming days and weeks."
Invasion of the Ukraine - University of California - A collection of resources shared by journalists, scholars, and educators online, as well as from professors on the University of California system campuses.
Africans trying to flee Ukraine complain of being blocked and of racist treatment - Irish Times - This article covers the racially discriminatory challenges Nigerian & Ghanaian students and families face in Ukraine while attempting to flee the conflict to neighboring nations. This source discusses sensitive content about race, it is recommended that you establish protocols to create a productive environment for discussion. For best practices consider using this guide as well: Let's Talk! Discussing Race, Racism, and Other Difficult Topics with Students
Planet Money, Putin's Big Bet: Sanction-Proofing Russia & 'Fortress" Russia Put to the Test - NPR - In this 1st episode, host Sarah Gonzales discusses the sanctions imposed by the US and others against the Russian Federation following its invasion of the Ukraine with Sr. Fellow at the Economic Statecraft Initiative, Brian O'Toole. In the 2nd episode, hosts Darian Woods and Adrian MA examine sanctions on Russia's central bank with Stanford University's economist Michael S. Bernstram
Map Explainer: Key Facts About Ukraine - Visual Capitalist - This is a curated collection of graphics, charts, graphs, and maps to provide background on the nation of Ukraine as well as the current conflict
The increasingly complicated Russia-Ukraine crisis, explained - VOX - A robust explainer with curated hyperlinks that provides context for events in Ukraine, Russia geopolitical aims, and the extent to which diplomacy in the region over time has both succeeded and failed.
Ukraine, long a victim of Russian oppression - CBS News - youtube video of Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Anne Applebaum talking with correspondent Mo Rocca about the long history of oppression of the Ukrainian people by Czarist and Soviet forces (including the "Holodomor" famine perpetrated by Stalin), and now by the war machines of Putin.
Library Journal Info Docket - Briefings, Reports, and Updates About the Conflict in Ukraine From the Congressional Research Service, European Parliament Research Service, UK House of Commons Library, and Others
White Hat Magazine Article: THE SEDUCTIVE, DISORIENTING POWER OF PROPAGANDA (AND HOW TO FIGHT BACK AGAINST FAKE NEWS)
Propaganda Critic - Created almost 25 years ago, when the web was in its infancy, Propaganda Critic is dedicated to promoting techniques of propaganda analysis among critically minded citizens.
National Coalition Against Censorship - An alliance of 52 organizations aiming to protecting free expression and access to information.
Office for Intellectual Freedom - A division of the American Library Association dedicated to ensuring free access to libraries and library materials.
Freedom to Read Foundation - An organization affiliated with the American Library Association, aiming to protect and defend the First Amendment to the Constitution and support the right of libraries to collect - and individuals to access - information.
American Civil Liberties Union - Censorship - This page has a number of resources organized by the American Civil Liberties Union.
Obscene, Indecent and Profane Broadcasts - The Federal Communications Commission explains restrictions on various types of programming.