War in Ukraine: Making Sense of a Senseless Conflict

Medea Benjamin, (2022)

Medea Benjamin and Nicolas Davies provide a nuanced analysis of the Russia-Ukraine conflict in their primer, “War In Ukraine.” They argue that while Russia’s invasion is indefensible, Western actions such as NATO expansion and U.S. involvement in the 2014 Ukraine coup have also contributed to the crisis. The book explores the historical context, surveys the involved parties, and examines the risks of escalation towards a potential conflict between the U.S. and Russia. With accessible language and thorough research, it offers readers the opportunity to understand the intricate complexities of the conflict beyond the simplistic narratives portrayed in mainstream media.

ISBN: 9781682196144

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A Diagnosis of Russia’s Military Capability in a Situation of an Escalation of Hostility in Ukraine and Possible Implications for the Safety of the Eastern NATO FlankThe Russia-Ukraine War and the Maidan in Ukraine

Radomyski, Adam (2021)

 

“The paper presents the results of research, whose main goal is to evaluate the aviation and rocket capability of the armed forces of the Russian Federation and Ukraine in terms of a possible launch of regular warfare. The authors primarily focus on changes in the military doctrine of the Russian Federation, which have created legal determinants of the use of armed forces outside the country’s territory in defence of national minorities, illustrated by taking control of Crimea. The authors also stress Russia’s military plans, including the development directions of the potential of armed forces as well as a possible threat to the security of the eastern NATO’s flank in the event of a conflict in Ukraine. In this respect, the capabilities of the air defence of countries on the eastern NATO flank, particularly Poland’s capability, were analysed.”

https://doi.org/10.12775/HiP.2021.035

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Preliminary Lessons in Conventional Warfighting from Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine: February–July 2022

Zabrodskyi, Mykhaylo et. all. (2022), Royal United Services Institute for Defence and Security Studies

 

Assessment of the Ukrainian Armys and Russians Army strengths, vulnerability and capability. This is based on the periode February 2022 to July 2022. Results are important for NATO partners and can help to discuss support opportunities for Ukraine. Take away, 1. Consumption rates are high and critical for high-intensity wars. 2. The Ukrainian Army could resist due to its adaptability and innovation rather than superior equipment. 3. The use of old weapon systems has to be rethought and combined with the impact of new systems. Old systems are not obsolete and the war in Ukraine shows that they are still capable. “For Ukraine, victory is essential but can only be achieved with the ongoing support of its international partners.“ 

https://rusi.org/explore-our-research/publications/special-resources/preliminary-lessons-conventional-warfighting-russias-invasion-ukraine-february-july-2022 (21.02.2023)

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Healthcare Policy Military Humanitarian crisis Inflation UNHCR Migration NGO poverty disinformation Donbas Gender Forced Displacement Training Mental health Collaboration Economy Emergency Shelters Pole opinion Supply chain Humanitarian aid Humanitarian Response Plan Displacement Russia Integration Health Employment Humanitarian law Refugee Putin Sanctions Humanitarian Actions education Coordination Armed forces Language Age European Union Displacement Sites Discrimination Shelter Conflict Nato refugees Crimea