RUSSIA-UKRAINE WAR: STRUGGLE FOR SOVEREIGNTY AND SECURITY

Even after three years, significant developments in the Russia-Ukraine war continue to shape geopolitical history.

- DR. ALISHA VERMA

Lately, Ukraine has pressed drone attacks deep into Russia, targeting logistics and military infrastructure, indicating that Kyiv is pushing for strategic advantage. Meanwhile, the winter offensive of Russia faces the issues of logistical bottlenecks and sagging morale in troops as Wagner Group affiliates are reportedly strained. Diplomatic efforts, including those by China and the UN, seek de-escalation, but with limited progress as both sides gain a decisive turn in the conflict.

The Russia-Ukraine war, which started in February 2022, has been the most significant conflict in Europe since World War II. The tensions leading to this war had roots that were centuries old but intensified when Russia launched a full-scale invasion, citing NATO expansion and the protection of Russian-speaking populations as justifications. Ukraine, supported by its Western allies, resisted very hard, and the war has been long and very devastating. The conflict has resulted in severe humanitarian crises, displacing millions and causing vast damage to infrastructure. Diplomatic efforts have failed time and again as both nations are bent on securing territorial and political advantages.