Shaun Walker is a British journalist and author known for his incisive reporting on Russia and Eastern Europe. As a foreign correspondent for The Guardian, he has covered major stories including the Ukraine conflict, Russian politics, and social upheaval across the former Soviet Union. His books include "The Long Hangover: Putin's New Russia and the Ghosts of the Past," which explores contemporary Russia through the lens of its Soviet legacy, and "The Illegals," which examines Russian sleeper agents in the West. Walker's work combines deep on-the-ground reporting with compelling narrative storytelling, offering readers nuanced insights into one of the world's most complex regions.