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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