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Russia is the primary aggressor and central actor in the Russo-Ukrainian War, having initiated the conflict through the 2014 occupation of Crimea and the 2022 invasion [1]. The war is defined by Russia's territorial expansion goals [2], its strategic distraction from other global conflicts [3], and its role as the target of Western sanctions and military opposition {fact:3, fact:4, fact:5}.
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(PDF) The Ukrainian War A Realist Perspective on Geopolitical ... academia.edu 4 facts
claimWestern nations have influenced the dynamics of the Ukrainian War by providing substantial military aid and imposing economic sanctions against Russia.
claimRussia's territorial expansion goals in the Ukrainian War have altered the post-Cold War political system by triggering Western military reactions and endangering European security structures.
accountRussia initiated the Ukrainian War through the occupation of Crimea in 2014, which subsequently evolved into a full-scale invasion in February 2022.
perspectiveThe theory of Realism is used as a framework to analyze the Ukrainian War, emphasizing state autonomy, military capability, and security concerns regarding Russia, Ukraine, NATO, and the European Union.
The Geopolitics of the Russian-Ukrainian War: Implications for Africa ... eu-opensci.org 1 fact
claimThe Russian-Ukrainian conflict in Africa is viewed as resembling the Cold War more than World War II because it pits Russia against the United States and its NATO allies.
How China and Russia View the Iran War Differently isdp.eu 1 fact
claimChina views the Iran-related war as an opportunity to reinforce its image as a responsible power capable of managing crises without escalation, aiming to recover from the image loss it suffered during the Ukraine War due to its support for Russia.