Russia is reportedly putting 40-50 percent of its military forces on the Ukrainian border. A U.S. defense official told Reuters that Russian troops are several miles from the Ukrainian border. While the Russian government has denied that its troops are deliberately infiltrating the Ukraine border, the United States and its allies are prepared for whatever might happen. However, there are some risks that may make the NATO-Ukraine alliance less appealing to the Russians.
First, the Russian military intervention would disrupt the entire grain supply chain, and the entire world’s food supply system would suffer. Secondly, the Ukraine is an essential part of the pipeline for gas. A disruption in the flow of gas from the country’s natural gas fields would cause European countries to turn to alternative sources of energy. This would raise world oil prices. Thirdly, the Ukrainian government could take steps to appease Russia in an attempt to preserve its democracy and ties with the West.
In the meantime, the Ukraine conflict could quickly escalate into a full-scale war, causing instability in Europe and beyond. This conflict should concern us all. The United States should not rush into a Ukrainian invasion. Its involvement in the country’s affairs has to do with supporting democracy. After all, the US has helped Ukraine transition out of the Soviet era and build a free market economy. Therefore, it is in the U.S.’ interest to support a democratic Ukraine.
If Putin doesn’t back down, then Western leaders may have to use a diplomatic off-ramp to please him. While the United States and NATO have not formally ruled out an invasion, the Kremlin has not made an explicit declaration about it. Moreover, the United States and NATO have not followed through on their announcement to withdraw from the Ukrainian border. Similarly, international monitors have reported shelling on the eastern border.
The Ukraine invasion is a threat to the United States. The U.S. government has warned that a full Russian invasion could result in up to a million Ukrainian refugees. Moreover, a Russian army invasion can result in a continent-wide humanitarian crisis. Despite this, it is a ‘provocation’ of the highest order. In fact, the United States is not backing Ukraine, but they are supporting the rebels in eastern Ukraine.
President Obama has been urged to support Ukraine and prevent a Russian invasion of the country. He has already visited the U.S. and sounded the alarms. Nonetheless, it is hard to ignore the signs. The Russian government has warned that a Russian attack will not only result in mass migration of refugees, but will also disrupt the functioning of the Ukrainian economy. But the American government is not prepared to take a stance.
In this event, the President’s visit to the Ukraine was accompanied by a panel discussion on the Kremlin’s aggression. Deputy Director of the Eurasia Center at the Atlantic Council, Melinda Haring, former Ukrainian minister of defense, and a host of others will address the issue. She will also meet with the president of Ukraine and other leaders of NATO and the EU. This is an important moment for the country.
The U.S. should stop the Russians and Ukraine’s government from violating its sovereignty. The Ukrainian government should halt the conflict and prevent its spread, which will end in instability. The US should also stop the Russians from taking control of the country. There are no guarantees that the situation will stay peaceful, but the U.S. should not interfere with the war in any way. And it should not allow the annexation to continue.
The Russia ukraine crisis would not only upend the lives of 44 million Ukrainians, but it would also have major implications for the rest of Europe. The invasion in Ukraine would raise fears about the post-Soviet order and post-Soviet countries in Eastern Europe, and it would also raise fuel prices around the world. But the war in the Donbass has been a major turning point in the Ukraine. There are two sides in the conflict: the Russians and the Ukrainians.
Western nations have threatened to impose massive sanctions on Russia to prevent the invasion. However, the United States has resisted these threats, saying that sanctions would only erode the deterrent effect. Meanwhile, the Ukrainian government has urged its citizens to halt the war. Although the European Union has not officially condemned the invasion, it has expressed support for the Ukraine’s territorial integrity. The U.S. and European governments should be aware of the reasons behind the Ukrainian military’s invasion.