Anyone who wants to understand the background of the conflict between Russia and Europe must read this book. The new Russia, Putin's empire, rises powerfully. The Ukraine crisis, the war in Syria - the country seems to be drifting further away from the West. Long-time Moscow correspondent Katja Gloger describes the true causes of the dangerous confrontation between East and West. She explains the Putin system, the complicated power structure in the Kremlin, the economy, and geopolitical ambitions. Are there still chances to build new trust? It is a historical task, the task of an entire generation. Brilliant.