12 May 2024

Finding Neutrality: A Multifaceted Approach To Resolving The Ukraine-Russia Conflict – OpEd

Simon Hutagalung

The Russian-Ukrainian conflict, which has resulted in the most significant energy crisis of the 21st century, is driven primarily by two factors. Firstly, Ukraine’s strategic position between the European Union and Russia renders it crucial to the country later. Secondly, the ongoing territorial dispute between the two nations exacerbates tensions. Ukraine being a former member of the Soviet Union shares deep cultural and social connections with thereby Russia encountering challenges in resisting Russian cultural influence, particularly in the Eastern regions such as Donetsk and Luhansk where the language Russian is widely spoken.

Furthermore, prosperous industrialized areas of Eastern Ukraine also possess additional significance they harbor pro-Russian separatist elements and armed groups considered as rebels posing a threat to Ukrainian sovereignty. In response to Russian influence, liberal democracy has intervened in Ukraine supporting its conflicts territorial with Russia. This intervention has become contentious between Ukraine and Russia.

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