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EU policy regarding the Russia-Ukraine war

                                        

                                        EU policy regarding the Russia-Ukraine war


Ilona Chukhua

Assistant of BA and MA programs in International Relations



An enormous calamity for all of mankind and the entire world is the war in Ukraine brought on by a Russian onslaught. Notwithstanding this tragedy, it is imperative to reconsider the solutions and the primary tactics in order to create something for stabilization, bettering global policy, and other things. There are undoubtedly numerous difficulties, issues, and political players in the area who are influencing the political climate. We may say that this is not just Ukraine's conflict because virtually every country is involved in this particular scenario when Russia attacked Ukraine and completely altered everything in a single night. Everybody is affected by this fact, which is occurring in Ukraine. It reflects the lives and influences of others. Each nation, organization, and other entity that is not physically a part of Ukraine is attempting to contribute in the scope of what they can at least due to numerous details, internal affairs, and capacities. Here, it’s so meaningful to mention the role of international organizations because they have possibilities to sit around the table and work one by one connected to this topic, Ukraine-Russia war.

Since the beginning of the 2022 war in Ukraine, the European Union has been attempting to assist the nation in a variety of ways, and each member state is involved in these efforts. First of all, it's crucial to emphasize that acting independently is impossible without engagement and connection with other states because international relations are founded on political game rules and are in some way interdependent. As a result, from the start of the conflict, everyone has been striving to play their part. The European Union and the United States, for instance, have been actively supporting Ukraine, and it is in their best interests to unite in opposition to Russia's aggression against Ukraine. EU began enacting sanctions against the Russian populace, particularly against officials from senior Russian Federation institutions and their families. Their goal is to undercut the Russian Federation's economic policies and put them in awkward situations so they can feel pressure from the outside world. The sanctions and limitations refer to the export and import, transactional restrictions, the termination of EU air connections, Russia's detachment from SWIFT, and other issues. Acting appropriately is essential because processes are typically almost radical and it's such a careful subject. Each step is valuable and hugely important. Despite its reliance on Russia's energy sector, the Union did not shirk from taking very strict anti-Russian aggression measures, such as restricting the import of Russian oil and petroleum products (with the exception of oil delivered via pipeline), forbidding the import of Russian coal products, and so forth. Gas imports from Russia are the one concern for the European Union; they are not suspended, but the Union is working to prevent this kind of interdependence and is preparing to take more decisive action against the aggressor.

The European Union has been aiding Ukraine from the beginning with financial assistance, military hardware, humanitarian aid, and other things. Similar circumstances exist in current Ukraine case as they did in the 2008 war in Georgia, during which the EU devised several platforms and techniques, including participation without recognition, an EUMM-monitoring mission, the Geneva Dialogue format, and others. The EU also established other institutions, including a mission to train the Ukrainian military and the European Peace Facility. With all of these initiatives, Ukraine and the Ukrainian people rely heavily on the EU's support. More than ever before, the European Union has demonstrated and proven its togetherness. The security of Europe is in risk, and all of the members agreed that Russia needs to be addressed quickly. Even Germany, which among EU nations has the closest commercial links to Russia, is searching for ways to develop alternatives to reduce its reliance on Russian gas. Hence, given that Russia poses a serious threat to Europe, the Union needs to have a stronger foreign and security strategy as well as more productive and effective support for the Eastern Partnership members. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and EU leaders met in Brussels from very recent days to exchange perspectives and discuss the specifics of Ukraine's entrance, economic recovery, peace, and security. EU leaders reaffirmed their steadfast support, unflinching solidarity, and assistance for Ukraine.

Since February 2022, the European Council and Council of the European Union have met regularly to examine prospective outcomes, original concepts, and new initiatives pertaining to the crisis in Ukraine. In conclusion, the European Union demands on Russia to cease its hostile activities and military actions from all platforms, formats, and through its actions and decisions.

 

 

 

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