Geopolitical consequences arising from involvement of Russia in the conflict in Ukraine
Publication date: 2016-03-31
Security and Defence Quarterly 2016;10(1):5–20
KEYWORDS
RussiaNATOFar EastMiddle EastTurkeyFranceGermanyEuropeanUnionDonbasconflict in Ukrainesecurity challengesgeostrategic situation
ABSTRACT
The crisis in eastern Ukraine and Crimea is undoubtedly one of the greatest challenges of
security currently facing the international community. In pursuing its objectives, the state
is often guided by different motives, but the common denominator change in the approach
to cooperation with Russia is now Ukraine. The author analyses the changing geostrategic
situation surrounding Russia, which is the result of its involvement in the Ukrainian crisis.
This has also been analysed by countries like China, Japan, India, Turkey and Middle East
countries.
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