Ukraine's Struggle For Sovereignty: An Overlooked Political Crisis

Taruni Nakshatra Gadepalli, Mahindra University

ABSTRACT

A significant turning point in Ukraine's struggle for independence and territorial integrity occurred when Russia annexed Crimea in 2014. The occasions that followed the Euromaidan fights in Kiev in 2013 lighted a political and military emergency that eventually prompted Russia's attack and extension of Crimea. Russia's desire to keep its strategic interests in the Black Sea area and prevent Ukraine from joining the West drove the annexation. Economic sanctions were imposed on Russia as a result of the international community's widespread condemnation of the annexation. In addition, the annexation sparked an ongoing conflict in Eastern Ukraine that has resulted in the deaths of thousands of people and the exodus of millions of others. Concerns about Russia's intentions in the region and beyond have been raised by its aggressive behavior in Ukraine and disregard for international law. Ukraine's struggle for territorial integrity and sovereignty is reflected in the annexation of Crimea, whose resolution remains a significant obstacle for the nation and the international community.

Keywords: Russia-Ukraine War, Political Crisis, Sovereignty, Crimea, Annexation, Conflict, International Law, Emergency.