Ukraine-Russia War: Causes Potentials and Impacts

Abstract

       The Ukraine-Russia War, which occurred on February 24, 2022, was instigated by Russia's claim that Ukraine would join NATO, posing a threat to Russia. However, the real cause was Russia's interference in annexing four southern regions of Ukraine, leading to an undeclared conflict between the two nations. Although Russia had a significant advantage over Ukraine economically and militarily, and it was expected to swiftly take control of Ukraine, it has been over 20 months, and they have only managed to seize four southern regions. This is because Ukraine received military support from 47 countries, including NATO members. This war forced 6.3 million Ukrainians to flee abroad, while another 6 million became internally displaced within their own country. The war resulted in the destruction of Ukraine's infrastructure and the severe oil and natural gas shortage in Europe, causing a global economic downturn. Russia faced international condemnation for its aggression against a smaller nation, leading Finland and Sweden, traditionally neutral countries, to seek NATO membership.