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The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine has plunged both nations into a heart-wrenching battle. It has devastating consequences for civilians caught in the crossfire. Tensions between the two countries escalated when Ukraine sought to join NATO.
This led to a deeper conflict with serious implications. As the war rages on, countless innocent lives have been lost, families displaced, and women subjected to horrifying sexual assaults.
However, instead of remaining passive, we have the power to take action and gain knowledge about this war. Reading this article is the first step toward understanding the seriousness of the situation and the impact it has on countless lives
Introduction to the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine
There have been tensions between Ukraine & Russia for a very long time. But the situation got out of control when Ukraine’s president, Volodomir Zelenskyy, urged the US president, Joe Biden, to let Ukraine join NATO.
Why did Russia attack Ukraine on this demand?
Russia will be deeply affected if Ukraine gets involved in NATO. As per NATO, the USA and European nations are in a military alliance and will defend each other against any third party.
As a result of this, the USA has made military bases in these nations. If Ukraine gets involved in NATO, it is evident that the USA will also make an army base there, and the 2295 km long Russo-Ukrainian border will be exposed. This can become a national security threat to Russia.
Why is Russia Attacking Ukraine?
“The war is not between Russia and Ukraine”
Yes, that’s right. What if we say that Ukraine is just bait?
Read on to solve this mystery.
Russia has always been notorious for invading small countries surrounding it and capturing them later. NATO becomes the only way out for these countries, like Ukraine, to get protected from Russia. This is the biggest nightmare for Russia as, in this case, the US can launch missiles at Russia at any time.
Hence, the war is not between Russia and Ukraine rather it is between Russia and the US, and Ukraine has just been bait. Russia kept some demands in front of the US, and if they were fulfilled, Russia would not have attacked Ukraine. The US declined them. Therefore, Russia attacked Ukraine, saying it just wanted to demilitarize Ukraine.
What Is The Impact Of This War On Ukrainian Civilians?
The United Nations (UN) has reported 6919 deaths and 11000 injuries since Russia attacked Ukraine. They also suspect that the actual numbers could be even higher. There are around 6.5 million internally displaced Ukrainians, and about 5 million have gone to Europe as refugees. Around 2.8 million Ukrainians live in Russia and Belarus, sometimes against their will.
Between February 24 and October 21, the UN documented 86 incidences of sexual assault, the majority committed by Russian forces. These incidents included rape, gang rape, forced nudity, and forced public stripping in several parts of Ukraine and one Russian prison. Most reported victims and survivors were women, including older women and girls.
How Many Ukrainian Refugees Are In The Us?
If you ask how many Ukrainian refugees are in US, then the Department of Homeland Security will reply that more than 271,000 Ukrainian refugees have been admitted to the US since the Russian invasion of Ukraine started a year ago, greatly exceeding President Joe Biden’s declared goal of 100,000.
What Is The Black Sea Grain Deal?
The Black Sea Grain Initiative was an agreement between Russia, Ukraine, Turkey, and the United Nations (UN). It was made during the Russian invasion of Ukraine. It is also called the Initiative on the Safe Transportation of Grain and Foodstuffs from Ukrainian Ports.
Since Ukraine is among the largest grain and wheat producers and exporters, grain exports from Ukraine came to an immediate halt after the invasion in February 2022. Russia also briefly stopped exporting grains, making the situation worse.
Consequently, there was an increase in the price of food globally, the prospect of hunger in low-income nations, and allegations that Russia was turning the food supply into weapons.
To address the food crisis, the United Nations supported consultations hosted by Turkey, which controls the Black Sea’s marine lanes. These consultations resulted in an agreement signed in Istanbul on July 22. The agreement established rules for proper grain exports from specific Ukrainian ports and set up a joint coordination and inspection hub in Turkey, with the UN acting as the secretariat. This agreement had a validity period of 120 days.
Which countries are involved in the black sea grain deal?
The black sea grain deal is an initiative that involves Russia, Ukraine, Turkey & the United Nations (UN).
Which countries are on the coast of the black sea?
Georgia, Russia, Moldova, Turkey, Ukraine, Bulgaria & Romania are bordered by the black sea.
Is Russia a part of the black sea initiative?
Russia had regularly threatened to withdraw from the deal in the summer of 2023. The deal had to expire on 17 July 2023. Since then, no further agreement to renew the deal has happened. Hence, the deal has expired, and Russia is no longer a part of the black sea initiative.
What were Russia’s demands for the grain deal?
The restart of the Togliatti-Odesa ammonia pipeline, the relaxation of restrictions on insurance and reinsurance, the unblocking of the assets, and accounts of Russian firms engaged in exporting food and fertilizer are among the other requests.
Who is currently winning Ukraine 2023?
The current situation in Ukraine is quite complex. This makes it impossible for experts to determine a clear winner in the ongoing war.
However, the experts quote their following insights:
- Military Victory: The military situation is balanced, and the outcome is still uncertain due to Ukraine’s ongoing counter-offensive. While Ukraine has achieved localized victories, Russia remains dug in. This makes it difficult for significant strategic victories for either side.
- Negotiations: The prospects of talks could be clearer and more dependent on the outcome of the counter-offensive. If Ukraine doesn’t achieve significant victories, there may be more pressure from Western governments for Ukraine to negotiate. However, the experts do not believe negotiations will end the conflict soon.
How Many Ukrainian Civilians Have Died In The War?
Till now, about 9000 civilians have died in the war. These civilians include approximately 500 children. The United Nations recently quoted these numbers when the Ukraine-Russia war reached the 500-day mark.
How Many Wagner Troops Are There In Ukraine Russia War?
The Wagner group is a private military of Russia. It is run by the Russian leader, Vladimir Putin.
A white house spokesman, John Kirby, said in January, “There are an estimated 50,000 fighters from the Wagner Group in Ukraine”
When Will Russia- Ukraine War End As Per Philosophers?
When asked to predict when will Russia Ukraine war end, United States and Europe analysts offered comparable estimates, with durations ranging from months to years to “indefinite.”
There are various ways to describe the conclusion of a war, according to Peter Roberts, a senior associate member at the Royal United Services Institute in London: “the end of the kinetic phase” as opposed to “the end of a Georgia-style frozen conflict or a Korea-style situation that runs for years.”
“I would love to think the kinetic phase could end in 2023, but I suspect we could be looking at another three years with this scale of fighting,” Roberts said.
It means that no philosophers or war experts can predict when the Russia-Ukraine war will end.
When Will War End In Ukraine As Per Astrology?
The Purushottam month occurs between 18th July to 16th August. Astrologers predict that Russia will be damaged during this time. But this terrible destruction will also happen to Ukraine.
Ukraine is on the verge of collapse. Considering this, astrologers predict that all its pieces will be converted into different countries. But there are also signs of the destruction of Russia if the war continues after February or March 2024, as the horoscope of Vladimir Putin is not positive. If the war continues after March 2023, he will face problems.
If he has discussed his chart with any Astrologer, then Putin will try to bring this war to an end before March 2024.
Reference: https://www.cfr.org/backgrounder/ukraine-conflict-crossroads-europe-and-russia
