THE CAUSES OF HOSTILITIES BETWEEN RUSSIA AND UKRAINEAND THEIR IMPACT ON THE WORLD ORDER

Abstract

This article provides a comprehensive analysis of the historical, political, geopolitical, economic, and security factors that contributed to the outbreak of hostilities between Russia and Ukraine. It examines the deterioration of relations between the two states, political and military developments following 2014, shifts in the European security architecture, and the escalation of the conflict into a full-scale war starting in 2022. Furthermore, the article outlines the official positions of the parties involved, the reactions of international organizations and leading nations, and the conflict's impact on international political processes