THE COMPELLING ACCOUNT FROM THE FRONT LINES OF THE WAR IN UKRAINE

FINALIST FOR THE ORWELL PRIZE
FINALIST FOR THE PETERSON LITERARY PRIZE

A revelatory eyewitness account of Russia's 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.
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'A stunning work of eyewitness reportage and literary nuance. Clear-eyed, memorable. An instant classic' STEVE COLL, Pulitzer Prize winning author of Ghost Wars

'Brilliant and stirring. By layering detail upon telling detail, Trofimov builds up a vivid picture of how the men and women of Ukraine repulsed the Russian blitzkrieg with cleverness and courage' Economist

'For verve, knowledge and detail Trofimov can seldom be beaten and his writing is rich in local colour' The Times

'Part war correspondence, part road trip. Captures some of the most difficult, gruesome stories of the war. Those details are so intense that they sharpen everything around them' Washington Post

'A fast-paced, unflinching witness narrative of the war's first year, perceptive in its accounts of Russian overconfidence and the inventive, makeshift ways in which Ukrainians fought back against a larger force invading on three fronts' Financial Times

'Achieves the highest level of war reporting: a tough, detailed account that nevertheless reads like a great novel' SEBASTIAN JUNGER, bestselling author of The Perfect Storm


Yaroslav Trofimov, finalist for the Pulitzer Prize, 2023 and 2022

About the Author
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.

Reviews
For verve, knowledge and detail Trofimov can seldom be beaten and his writing is rich in local colour * The Times *
A fast-paced, unflinching witness narrative of the war's first year, perceptive in its accounts of Russian overconfidence and the inventive, makeshift ways in which Ukrainians fought back against a larger force invading on three fronts * Financial 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 *
Our Enemies Will Vanish is a stunning work of eyewitness reportage and literary nuance that brings alive both the brutalities of the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the war's small absurdities and comic interludes. Only a Ukrainian native with Trofimov's wide experience of covering war could have delivered such a clear-eyed and memorable book-an instant classic. * STEVE COLL, Pulitzer Prize winning author of Ghost Wars *
His extraordinarily brave reporting, exceptionally clear writing and unusually trenchant analysis have made Yaroslav Trofimov one of the most important journalists covering the war in Ukraine-and now his book will become an essential first draft of the history of the war * ANNE APPLEBAUM, Pulitzer Prize winning author of The Twilight of Democracy *
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 *
Few have matched the depth and breadth of Trofimov's reporting on the war. Our Enemies Will Vanish is a gripping read that meticulously lays out what's at stake in Ukraine. But it's the vivid detail and keen observations, combined with Trofimov's deep knowledge of Ukraine's history and language, that make the book essential reading * CLARISSA WARD, author of On All Fronts *
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 *



Book Information
ISBN 9781405957946
Author Yaroslav Trofimov
Format Paperback
Page Count 400
Imprint Penguin Books Ltd
Publisher Penguin Books Ltd
Weight(grams) 290g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 29mm