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A revelatory eyewitness account of Russias invasion of Ukraine and heroism of the Ukrainian resistance by Pulitzer Prize finalist Yaroslav Trofimov, the chief foreign-affairs correspondent for
The Wall Street Journal.
'Reads like a great novel'
SEBASTIAN JUNGER
An instant classic
STEVE COLL
'An essential first draft
ANNE APPLEBAUM
Essential reading
CLARISSA WARD
Outstanding
PETER FRANKOPANSince Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, Yaroslav Trofimov has spent months on end at the heart of the conflict, very often on its front lines. In this authoritative account, he traces the wars decisive momentsfrom the battle for Kyiv to more recently the gruelling and bloody arm wrestle involving the Wagner group over Bakhmutto show how Ukraine and its allies have turned the tide against Russia in a modern-day battle of David and Goliath. Putin had intended to conquer Ukraine with a vicious blitzkrieg, in a few short weeks. But in the face of this existential threat, the Ukrainian people fought back, turning what looked like certain defeat into a great moral victory, even as the territorial battle continues to seesaw to this day. This is the story of their epic bravery in the face of almost unthinkable aggression.For Trofimov, this war is deeply personal. He grew up in Kyiv and his family has lived there for generations. He tells the story of how everyday Ukrainian citizensdoctors, computer programmers, businesspeople, and schoolteachersrisked their lives and lost loved ones. At once heart-breaking and inspiring, and combining vivid reportage with expert military analysis and rare insight into the thinking of Ukrainian leadership,
Our Enemies Will Vanish
tells the riveting story Ukraines fight for survival and refusal to surrender as it has never been told before.---------------------------------------
Achieves the highest level of war reporting: a tough, detailed account that nevertheless reads like a great novel. I did not really understand Ukraine until I read Trofimov's account
SEBASTIAN JUNGER, bestselling author of The Perfect Storm
A stunning work of eyewitness reportage and literary nuance that brings alive both the brutalities of the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the wars small absurdities and comic interludes. An instant classic
STEVE COLL, Pulitzer Prize winning author of Ghost Wars
Extraordinarily brave reporting, exceptionally clear writing. An essential first draft of the history of the war
ANNE APPLEBAUM, Pulitzer Prize winning author of The Twilight of Democracy
A gripping read that meticulously lays out whats at stake in Ukraine. Essential reading
CLARISSA WARD, author of On All Fronts
An essential document for our times
DEXTER FILKINS, Pulitzer Prize winning author of The Forever War
An outstanding, breath-taking and authoritative account
PETER FRANKOPAN, bestselling author of The Silk Roads
Takes the reader from the corridors of power to frontline trenches. Trofimovs gripping account is full of crisp details
QUENTIN SOMERVILLE, BBC Middle East Correspondent
Recenzja
For verve, knowledge and detail Trofimov can seldom be beaten and his writing is rich in local colour
The Times
Our Enemies Will Vanish
achieves the highest level of war reporting: a tough, detailed account that nevertheless reads like a great novel. One is reminded of Michael Herr's
Dispatches
or the best work that came out of Bosnia in the 1990s; frankly, it's what we have all aspired to. I did not really understand Ukraine until I read Trofimov's account, and now I am even more convinced that the world must stand behind Ukraine and every other democracy fighting for survival
SEBASTIAN JUNGER, bestselling author of The Perfect Storm
Yaroslav Trofimov has been reporting courageously and tirelessly on the Russian invasion of Ukraine since its beginning. With
Our Enemies Will Vanish
, Trofimov marshals his unrivaled experience and knowledge to offer the most comprehensive, authoritative book on the war to date. From the frontlines of the Donbas to the presidential headquarters in Kyiv, Trofimov chronicles an epic story of national tragedy, heroism, and resistance that is as edifying as it is moving. Required reading for anyone trying to understand this historic conflict
LUKE MOGELSEN, author of The Storm is Here
Whatever happens, the world will always recall the resourcefulness and bravery of the Ukrainian people in defending their nation against overwhelming odds. In this gripping and lucid account, Trofimov bears witness to the war ravaging his homeland.
Our Enemies Will Vanish
is an unputdownable book about an unforgettable piece of modern history
JOHN LEE ANDERSON, bestselling author of Che Guevara: A Revolutionary Life
The war in Ukraine is the biggest story of our time, and no one has covered it better than Yaroslav Trofimov. This is the story of the invasion itself, brought to life by his relentless reporting and vivid prose. It's an essential document for our times
DEXTER FILKINS, Pulitzer Prize winning author of The Forever War
An outstanding, breath-taking and authoritative account of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Trofimov is renowned as one of the great journalists of our time; and this account shows why
PETER FRANKOPAN, bestselling author of The Silk Roads
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Yaroslav Trofimov
is the chief foreign-affairs correspondent of
The Wall Street Journal
and was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in international reporting for two consecutive years, in 2022 and 2023. Before covering the Russian war on Ukraine, he reported on most major conflicts of the past two decades, serving as the Journal's bureau chief in Afghanistan and Pakistan and as a correspondent in Iraq. He holds an MA from New York University and is the author of two critically acclaimed books,
Faith at War
and
The Siege of Mecca
.