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 The War Between Russia   and Ukraine started in     2014!

Sophia Xu
Updated: August. 21, 2023

The war in Ukraine is one of the world's most serious and complex conflicts today. It began in 2014 when Russia annexed the Crimean Peninsula from Ukraine and supported separatist rebels in the eastern regions of Donetsk and Luhansk. Since then, more than 14,000 people have been killed and millions have been displaced by the fighting. The war has also sparked a geopolitical confrontation between Russia and the West, with sanctions, diplomatic tensions, and military build-ups on both sides.

In 2022, the situation escalated dramatically, when Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24. Using air, land, and sea forces, Russia quickly captured large parts of eastern and southern Ukraine, including the strategic port city of Mariupol and the industrial hub of Zaporizhia. Ukraine’s army, which had been modernizing and reforming since 2014, put up a fierce resistance, but was outnumbered and outgunned by the Russian military. However, Ukraine did not give up its sovereignty and territorial integrity, and soon launched counterattacks to reclaim some of the lost ground.

The international community reacted with shock and condemnation to Russia’s aggression. The United States, the European Union, NATO, and other allies expressed their strong support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, and imposed new sanctions on Russia. They also provided military assistance to Ukraine, including weapons, equipment, training, and intelligence. Some countries, such as Denmark and the Netherlands, even agreed to transfer F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine1. The United Nations Security Council held several emergency meetings to discuss the crisis, but was blocked by Russia’s veto power.

The war in Ukraine has far-reaching consequences for regional and global security. It threatens to destabilize Europe’s eastern flank and undermine the rules-based international order. It also poses a risk of nuclear escalation, as both Russia and the United States possess thousands of nuclear weapons. Moreover, it affects the lives and livelihoods of millions of people in Ukraine and beyond, who suffer from violence, displacement, humanitarian crisis, economic hardship, and environmental damage.

The war in Ukraine is not inevitable or irreversible. It can be resolved peacefully through dialogue and diplomacy, based on respect for international law and human rights. The Minsk agreements of 2014 and 2015 provide a framework for a political solution to the conflict, which includes a ceasefire, a withdrawal of foreign troops and weapons, a restoration of Ukraine’s control over its border with Russia, a decentralization of power within Ukraine, and a guarantee of the rights and interests of all Ukrainians. However, these agreements have been repeatedly violated by both sides, and lack effective implementation and monitoring mechanisms.

The international community has a responsibility to help end the war in Ukraine and prevent further escalation. It can do so by increasing diplomatic pressure on Russia to stop its aggression and comply with its obligations under international law. It can also support Ukraine’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, democracy, reforms, and resilience. Furthermore, it can facilitate dialogue and cooperation between all parties involved in the conflict, including civil society actors, to address the root causes and consequences of the war. Finally, it can promote confidence-building measures and humanitarian assistance to alleviate the suffering of the people affected by the war.

The war in Ukraine is not only a tragedy for Ukrainians, but also a challenge for the world. It is a test of our commitment to peace, justice, and human dignity. It is a reminder of our interdependence and shared responsibility. It is an opportunity to demonstrate our solidarity and support for each other. The war in Ukraine can be stopped. The war in Ukraine must be stopped.