AN EXPLANATORTY NOTE ON RUSSIA’S CAMPAIGN IN UKRAINE

Abstract

The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine has intensified, with Russian President Vladimir Putin showing no signs of backing down until his security demands are met. Supported by China, Putin aims to demilitarize and de-Nazify Ukraine, further complicating the resolution of the crisis. The war has resulted in a significant number of refugees, with approximately 2.8 million Ukrainians seeking refuge in neighboring countries, particularly in Poland. The refugee crisis poses social challenges for host nations, leading to growing resentment. Casualties on both sides have been reported, with conflicting numbers provided by Kiev and Moscow. Putin has warned other nations against involvement in the conflict, which former USSR republics are not independent but artificial states propped up by the West. This battle in Ukraine represents a struggle for a new world order, which is the ambition of past Russian leaders like Lenin and Stalin, who sought to challenge the US-imposed global order. Western leaders and media heavily criticize Putin, which portrays him as paranoid and deranged. Despite ongoing negotiations in Belarus, a breakthrough in resolving the conflict is yet to be achieved. The conflict in Ukraine reflects a larger geopolitical struggle with far-reaching implications for global stability and the future world order.