In form of Russian invasion of Ukraine Spanning two weeks, countries around the world have been swept away by the unfolding military and humanitarian crisis in Eastern Europe. India is also feeling the heat, as it scrambled to evacuate thousands of students and civilians in Ukraine, taking a tough stand on UN resolutions against Russia.
The rapidly evolving conflict has its roots in historical political, diplomatic and military events. Here’s a handy guide to help you understand the Russia-Ukraine crisis.
Growing hostility with Ukraine and the West is beneficial to Russia, given the relationship between the United States and its European allies, domestic support for such an effort, and the need to boost Putin’s popularity ahead of the 2024 Russian presidential elections. the wanted. But how do Ukrainians understand the current state of affairs, and what are they prepared to do to defend their national sovereignty?
Why did Ukraine abandon its nuclear arsenal?
After the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989, Ukraine embarked on the path of independence from the dismemberment of the Soviet Union. Subsequently, Ukraine gave up the nuclear weapons that the USSR had on its soil. In return, Russia, Britain and America guaranteed its security. Russia has now threatened Ukraine with a nuclear attack. Nirupama Subramaniam explains the reason behind Ukraine’s initial decision.
Understanding India’s repeated absences against Russia at the United Nations
India’s abstinence is being explained by experts as a balancing act of retaining friends and partners on both sides. It is also a legacy of the Nehruvian foreign policy of non-alignment and the way the two countries interacted with each other at the United Nations. Adrija Roychowdhury writes on the balancing act of maintaining friends and partners on both sides.
Why is NATO not sending troops to Ukraine?
In a scathing and emotional speech, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky criticized NATO for refusing to impose a no-fly zone on Ukraine, saying it would completely open Russia’s hands as it escalates its attack from the air. Is. In the midst of the war in Ukraine, NATO is increasingly deploying troops to member states of Eastern Europe. What is Article 5, a NATO provision that can result in widespread war?
Why is Switzerland turning away from its traditional neutrality policy?
As Western leaders came together to condemn the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Switzerland broke its 200-year-long neutrality policy to sanction Moscow and its leaders. The small alpine nation the size of Haryana has had a policy of neutrality since 1815. Even during World War II, it remained independent. Is the current decision an exception to its long-standing policy or a deliberate new direction in Swiss politics?
Why does Russia object to Finland and Sweden’s NATO membership?
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova announced that the move would have “serious military and political consequences” if Sweden and Finland were to become members of NATO. Russia’s response comes after NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg’s invitation to Sweden and Finland to participate in a virtual summit regarding the situation in Ukraine. Neha Banka takes a look at the larger historical background of playing here, which is becoming increasingly important considering the current crisis.