Russia Ukraine Conflict and its Impact on the Security of Europe

Abstract

Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022 on the pre-text of prevention of NATO’s expansion in the close vicinity. The geopolitical location of Ukraine in Europe, and internaldynamics made it an important state both for the Western World and the Russian interests. Russia used force in 2014 and annexed Crimea, and once again attacked Ukraine thus reviving geopolitical rivalry. The purpose of this research paper is to illustrate the intentions of Russian invasion of Ukraine and its consequences for the security of Europe. The research methodology used for this research paper is qualitative research by applying documentary analysis to determine results after the analysis of secondary and primary sources. This paper concludes that this conflict changed the geopolitical framework of Europe in the post-Cold War era, and this is regarded as the greatest security crisis since the fall of Berlin Wall.