How did February 24, 2022, even become possible? In his new book, 'War and Punishment,' Mikhail Zygar shows what relations between Russia and Ukraine have consisted of for three and a half centuries. And he does this through people's stories: stories of love, courage, and the struggle for national identity and freedom.

Mikhail Zygar was the first editor-in-chief of the Dozhd TV channel, a journalist, director, and writer. He is the author of the bestselling books 'The Empire Must Die,' 'Everyone Is Free,' and 'All the Kremlin's Men.' Mikhail also has his own YouTube channel, 'ZYGAR,' which features interviews with world-renowned scientists, politicians, actors, writers, artists, businessmen, philosophers, and musicians.

Ivan Kolpakov is the editor-in-chief of Meduza. During the meeting, he will discuss why Meduza decided to open a book publishing house and how, while in Europe, it can help those who remained in Russia overcome censorship.

The book 'War and Punishment' will be published by Meduza on October 24.