In fact, the current crisis in Ukraine will have many economic, political and military effects on the whole world. It is certain that as this episode showcased Russian might as well as re-established it as a superpower, as a result of which the world is beginning to see the signs of a new cold war, it must be said that such extreme tensions There is never room for error in strategic situations.
The current international crisis in Ukraine has reminded many strategic thinkers and diplomats of the Cuban Missile Crisis of October 1962, when nuclear missiles with the help of the Soviet Union were being deployed in Cuba, a communist country bordering the US, and they were only used. It was against America. The then US President John F Kennedy made the challenge near his border a question of identity and threatened the Soviet Union with a nuclear attack on Moscow if the missiles were not removed from Cuba within 48 hours.
The whole world knows that this was the most tense period of the Cold War, and the world stood on the verge of destruction. Even a small mistake could spark a world war, yet America took the risk and the Soviet Union had to withdraw its missiles and leave fellow country Cuba at American mercy.
Russia not afraid of US threat
Today, dramatically, world politics is again standing at the same juncture when, despite all the assurances, America does not appear to be doing anything on the ground for its alleged friend Ukraine, on 23 February when Russia granted independent country status to the two Ukrainian provinces of Donetsk and Luhansk. Even then, President Biden remained confined to the threat of economic sanctions on Russia, and the next day when Russian forces launched airstrikes in several Ukrainian areas, including the capital Kiev and Kharkiv, the US President was seen saying that NATO forces would not be able to reach Ukraine. Russia will not go, more stringent sanctions will be imposed on Russia and Russia should withdraw from Ukraine.
NATO allies like Britain, France, Germany, Italy, Canada are limited to only strong condemnation and it is difficult to understand whether they are fulfilling their responsibilities or trying to save their reputation by saying tough sanctions on Russia. . On the other hand, Russia’s policies are clear as a mirror on this subject, after repeated attacks on Ukraine’s many defense and air bases, President Putin said in his official statement, ‘Russia will spread NATO in Ukraine adjacent to its border at any cost. Will not let it happen, the Ukrainian government will have to face the punishment for its actions.’ Giving a clear warning to America and NATO countries, he said, ‘If any country of the world comes in the middle, it will be so bad for it as it never imagined, Russia is not going to back down now.’
principle of nuclear deterrence
The US might not have even anticipated such a tough stand of Russia, and even if American strategic experts had guessed so, then at the moment there is no special option left in front of them, in fact here a major world power has reached its limit. Is ready to pay any price against They are even ready to confront America, which simply means that Russia will not back down from a world war with nuclear weapons on this question. The principle of nuclear deterrence works in strategic situations when, on top of tensions, the fear of possible catastrophe from nuclear war not only precludes war, but also forces a nation unwilling or less willing to retreat from the damage caused by war. also obliges.
As it is visible in this current crisis that America and NATO countries are currently limited to rhetoric and Russia is continuously taking ground action against Ukraine, it is possible that soon Russia can establish its favorite government in Ukraine and allow it to become its own. The lesson for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zielensky is that America’s assurances that they were claiming Russia’s withdrawal of Crimea and the port of Sivastopol, leaving them alone in the war, are watching the far-off spectacle. American pawns have been proved, which were used for the fulfillment of American interests.
Russia was re-established as a superpower
Looking at the whole incident carefully, it seems that the Russians planned on this subject after much deliberation. Not only military preparations were made but diplomatically he has actively engaged many nations including China, Azerbaijan, Belarus and Pakistan. Whereas on the other hand NATO countries do not seem to be in a position to do much except harsh condemnation, sanctions, criticism, rhetoric and looking at each other’s face, which has no significance in such a war.
In fact, the current crisis in Ukraine will have many economic, political and military effects on the whole world. It is certain that as this episode showcased Russian might as well as re-established it as a superpower, as a result of which the world is beginning to see the signs of a new cold war, it must be said that such extreme tensions There is never any scope for error in strategic situations, a small mistake or accident from any side can erase the name of the entire human civilization.
(The author is Associate Professor, Department of Defense Studies, Meerut College. These are the personal views of the author. AnyTV is not responsible for the accuracy, completeness of the information and facts contained in the article)
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The current international crisis in Ukraine has reminded many strategic thinkers and diplomats of the Cuban Missile Crisis of October 1962, when nuclear missiles with the help of the Soviet Union were being deployed in Cuba, a communist country bordering the US, and they were only used. It was against America. The then US President John F Kennedy made the challenge near his border a question of identity and threatened the Soviet Union with a nuclear attack on Moscow if the missiles were not removed from Cuba within 48 hours.
The whole world knows that this was the most tense period of the Cold War, and the world stood on the verge of destruction. Even a small mistake could spark a world war, yet America took the risk and the Soviet Union had to withdraw its missiles and leave fellow country Cuba at American mercy.
Russia not afraid of US threat
Today, dramatically, world politics is again standing at the same juncture when, despite all the assurances, America does not appear to be doing anything on the ground for its alleged friend Ukraine, on 23 February when Russia granted independent country status to the two Ukrainian provinces of Donetsk and Luhansk. Even then, President Biden remained confined to the threat of economic sanctions on Russia, and the next day when Russian forces launched airstrikes in several Ukrainian areas, including the capital Kiev and Kharkiv, the US President was seen saying that NATO forces would not be able to reach Ukraine. Russia will not go, more stringent sanctions will be imposed on Russia and Russia should withdraw from Ukraine.
NATO allies like Britain, France, Germany, Italy, Canada are limited to only strong condemnation and it is difficult to understand whether they are fulfilling their responsibilities or trying to save their reputation by saying tough sanctions on Russia. . On the other hand, Russia’s policies are clear as a mirror on this subject, after repeated attacks on Ukraine’s many defense and air bases, President Putin said in his official statement, ‘Russia will spread NATO in Ukraine adjacent to its border at any cost. Will not let it happen, the Ukrainian government will have to face the punishment for its actions.’ Giving a clear warning to America and NATO countries, he said, ‘If any country of the world comes in the middle, it will be so bad for it as it never imagined, Russia is not going to back down now.’
principle of nuclear deterrence
The US might not have even anticipated such a tough stand of Russia, and even if American strategic experts had guessed so, then at the moment there is no special option left in front of them, in fact here a major world power has reached its limit. Is ready to pay any price against They are even ready to confront America, which simply means that Russia will not back down from a world war with nuclear weapons on this question. The principle of nuclear deterrence works in strategic situations when, on top of tensions, the fear of possible catastrophe from nuclear war not only precludes war, but also forces a nation unwilling or less willing to retreat from the damage caused by war. also obliges.
As it is visible in this current crisis that America and NATO countries are currently limited to rhetoric and Russia is continuously taking ground action against Ukraine, it is possible that soon Russia can establish its favorite government in Ukraine and allow it to become its own. The lesson for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zielensky is that America’s assurances that they were claiming Russia’s withdrawal of Crimea and the port of Sivastopol, leaving them alone in the war, are watching the far-off spectacle. American pawns have been proved, which were used for the fulfillment of American interests.
Russia was re-established as a superpower
Looking at the whole incident carefully, it seems that the Russians planned on this subject after much deliberation. Not only military preparations were made but diplomatically he has actively engaged many nations including China, Azerbaijan, Belarus and Pakistan. Whereas on the other hand NATO countries do not seem to be in a position to do much except harsh condemnation, sanctions, criticism, rhetoric and looking at each other’s face, which has no significance in such a war.
In fact, the current crisis in Ukraine will have many economic, political and military effects on the whole world. It is certain that as this episode showcased Russian might as well as re-established it as a superpower, as a result of which the world is beginning to see the signs of a new cold war, it must be said that such extreme tensions There is never any scope for error in strategic situations, a small mistake or accident from any side can erase the name of the entire human civilization.
(The author is Associate Professor, Department of Defense Studies, Meerut College. These are the personal views of the author. AnyTV is not responsible for the accuracy, completeness of the information and facts contained in the article)