By VE Day in 1945, Stalin had got what he wanted in Poland – now Putin may get what he wants in Ukraine Ukrainians fear that what happened to Poland after the second world war could happen to their country.

Huddersfield Emeritus Professor in History Wendy Webster considers how elements of VE Day's impact on Poland are echoed in today's political landscape.

Her article was written for @uk.theconversation.com.

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