Russia-Ukraine Conflict
👉Ukraine and Russia share hundreds of years of cultural, linguistic and familial links.
👉Ukraine was the second-most powerful Soviet republic after Russia
Why in News
👉Russia-Ukraine border represents a major security crisis for the region..
👉Ukraine says that Russia has amassed around 200,000 troops at the border..
Cause of Conflict
👉Balance of Power
👉Buffer Zone for Western Countries
👉Russian Interest in Black Sea
👉Protests in Ukraine
👉Separatist Movement
👉Ukrain’s NATO Membership
India’s Stand
👉India did not join the Western powers’ condemnation of Russia’s intervention.
👉In November 2020, India voted against a Ukraine-sponsored resolution in the United Nations (UN) that condemned alleged humanrights violations in Crimea thereby backing old ally Russia on the issue..
Wayforward
👉 To revive the Minsk peace process..
👉The West should push both sides to resume talks and live up to their commitments.
