Boiling Point

Stephen Kinzer's latest book uncovers the long-hidden, 75-year covert conflict between the United States and Moscow over Ukraine, beginning with postwar efforts to recruit Ukrainian agents in Europe. The narrative traces decades of clandestine missions involving rebels, exiles, and spies, revealing how Ukraine became a focal point for American strategy during and after the Cold War. Richly detailed and engaging, the book explores how U.S. involvement shaped Ukraine’s modern history and contributed to the escalation leading to recent conflict.