Ukraine on Fire provides a comprehensive overview of the Euromaidan Revolution and its bloody aftermath. The documentary, produced and directed by Igor Lopatonok, features first-hand accounts from participants on both sides of the conflict, as well as observations from international journalists and scholars.

The film opens with a historical overview of Ukrainian nationalism and its struggle for independence. This is followed by a description of the corrupt Yanukovych regime and the Euromaidan protests that led to its downfall.

The footage becomes increasingly harrowing as the film progresses. It shows the rise of the far-right militias and the Russian military’s subsequent …