THE RESPONSE OF WESTERN STATES TOWARDS THE RUSSIA-UKRAINE CONFLICT

Abstract

The Russia-Ukraine conflict has been one of the most significant issues in global politics since 2014. The strategic location of Ukraine defines the roots of conflict that has shaped twofold understanding of the conflict. One is the Russian viewpoint of the conflict that dominates the cause of Russian invasion. On the other hand, there is a western perspective to understand the conflict that counters Russian policies towards Ukraine. The focus of the research paper is to understand the role of west in support of Ukraine against Russia. The situation in Ukraine has turned into proxy war, with several factions in the region receiving backing from both Russia and the West. This exploratory and analytical study has also delved into the strained relations between Russia and Western nations, which have been significantly affected by the prolonged proxy conflict in eastern Ukraine. This ongoing conflict has resulted in both countries experiencing continuous instability.