SECURITY VACUUMS AS A RESULT OF RUSSIA’S WAR AGAINST UKRAINE: ASSESSING THEIR IMPACT AND POSSIBLE WAYS OF ADDRESSING

The security vacuum in Europe has been forming over a period of time since the beginning of the 21st century. Putin’s Russia has become an “active generator” of the vacuum, with Western alliances being the passive ones. Russia’s aggression in 2008 against Georgia and in 2014 against Ukraine and the West’s weak response have reinforced the security vacuum. A direct armed invasion of Ukraine in 2022 became possible due to the ineffectiveness of international organizations such as the UN and OSCE and the lack

The Centre for Global Studies "Strategy XXI" presents to your attention the research "SECURITY VACUUMS AS A RESULT OF RUSSIA’S WAR AGAINST UKRAINE: ASSESSING THEIR IMPACT AND POSSIBLE WAYS OF ADDRESSING," written within the framework of the project "Strengthening analytical decision-making capabilities in the field of foreign policy with the help of civil society," which is implemented by the Center for International Security with the support of the Konrad Adenauer Foundation Representation in Ukraine in 2022.

The research was first published on the analytical platform of the Project. 

Author: Mykhailo Gonchar. 

 

Danger can never be overcome without taking risks. Ukraine withstood the blow of Russian revanchism thanks to the Armed Forces and international assistance. We need a clear commitment of our partners to Ukraine’s victory. Restoration of territorial integrity of Ukraine is important from the standpoint of a practical return to the cornerstone principles of Helsinki 75, which is essential for security and peace in Europe. Ukraine’s membership in NATO should not be a problem, but part of the solution to the security vacuum in Europe and the world.



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