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In-Depth Analysis of the Russia-Ukraine War: Root Causes and Pathways to Peace
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Pre-Soviet and Soviet Legacies:
- Kyivan Rus and Imperial Russia: Kyiv's historical role as the cradle of East Slavic civilization fuels Russian claims to cultural kinship. The Cossack Hetmanate’s autonomy and its absorption into the Russian Empire underscore contested sovereignty narratives.
- Soviet Era: Ukraine’s forced collectivization (1932–33 Holodomor famine) and post-WWII territorial shifts (e.g., Crimea’s transfer in 1954) left deep scars. Soviet policies entrenched ethnic Russian populations in eastern Ukraine and Crimea.
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Post-Soviet Transition:
- Ukraine’s 1991 independence followed by the Budapest Memorandum (1994), where it relinquished nuclear weapons in exchange for security assurances from Russia, the U.S., and UK—later violated by Russia’s 2014 annexation of Crimea.
- NATO Expansion: Russia perceived NATO’s eastward growth (e.g., 1999 Poland accession, 2008 Bucharest Summit hinting at Ukrainian membership) as existential threats, violating perceived post-Cold War assurances.
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Strategic Competition:
- Crimea’s Strategic Value: Russia’s Black Sea Fleet base in Sevastopol and control over energy routes (e.g., Nord Stream) underscore Crimea’s importance.
- EU vs. Eurasian Union: Ukraine’s 2013–14 Euromaidan protests, triggered by rejecting an EU Association Agreement for closer Russian ties, led to Yanukovych’s ouster. Russia framed this as a Western-backed coup, annexing Crimea and inciting Donbas separatism.
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Security Dilemmas:
- Minsk Agreements (2014–15): Failed to halt Donbas fighting due to ambiguous terms and mutual non-compliance. Ukraine sought sovereignty restoration; Russia demanded federalization granting veto powers to separatist regions.
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Ukrainian Identity Politics:
- Ethnolinguistic Divide: Western Ukraine’s pro-European, Ukrainian-speaking majority contrasts with eastern Russian-speaking regions’ cultural ties to Russia. However, post-2014 polls show rising Ukrainian national unity.
- Oligarchic Influence: Post-Soviet oligarchs in Donbas (e.g., Akhmetov) initially backed separatists but later aligned with Kyiv, complicating conflict dynamics.
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Russian Domestic Narratives:
- Putin’s Nationalism: Framing Ukraine as an artificial state and alleging NATO encirclement to justify intervention. The 2021 essay “On the Historical Unity of Russians and Ukrainians” denied Ukrainian nationhood.
- Sanctions and Military Aid: Western sanctions targeted Russia’s economy, while NATO members armed Ukraine. Critics argue this prolonged the conflict without forcing negotiations.
- Diplomatic Stalemate: UN resolutions (e.g., March 2022 demand for Russian withdrawal) lacked enforcement. Neutral states like Türkiye brokered grain deals but failed to mediate ceasefires.
- Ceasefire and Humanitarian Measures:
- UN-backed truce with OSCE monitoring; humanitarian corridors for displaced populations (over 14 million Ukrainians displaced since 2022).
- Diplomatic Engagement:
- Revive Normandy Format talks (France, Germany, Russia, Ukraine) with neutral mediators (e.g., China, India). Offer sanctions relief for Russian de-escalation.
- Security Guarantees:
- Interim agreements ensuring Ukrainian neutrality, akin to Austria’s 1955 model, with multilateral security assurances excluding NATO membership.
- Structural Reforms:
- Decentralization: Grant limited autonomy to Donbas within Ukraine’s constitution, avoiding federalization that risks partition. Include civil society in reconciliation programs.
- Economic Integration: EU investment in Ukrainian infrastructure (e.g., EU candidacy status granted June 2022) and energy diversification (reducing EU reliance on Russian gas).
- Justice and Reconciliation:
- Hybrid tribunals for war crimes accountability, blending Ukrainian courts with international oversight. Truth commissions to address historical grievances (e.g., Holodomor recognition).
- Regional Security Architecture:
- OSCE-Led Framework: Revitalize the 1990 Charter of Paris with binding neutrality pacts and arms control (e.g., New START expansion). Encourage Russia-EU dialogue on mutual security.
- Realist View (John Mearsheimer): NATO expansion provoked Russia; Ukraine should adopt neutrality.
- Constructivist View (Timothy Snyder): Russian imperial ideology drives aggression; Ukraine’s sovereignty is non-negotiable.
- Liberal Institutionalist View: Strengthen multilateral bodies (e.g., OSCE) to mediate and enforce agreements.
- Mistrust: Putin’s regime views Ukrainian sovereignty as a threat; Kyiv fears concessions legitimize aggression.
- Global Ramifications: Conflict disrupts energy/grain markets, exacerbating global inflation. China’s tacit Russia support tests Western unity.
A durable peace requires balancing immediate de-escalation with long-term structural changes: security guarantees for Ukraine, economic interdependence, and inclusive reconciliation. While no solution satisfies all parties, a multilateral approach grounded in compromise offers the best hope for stability in Europe.
俄罗斯-乌克兰战争的深入分析:根源与和平之路
历史背景
前苏联及苏联时期遗产:
后苏联时代的转型:
地缘政治紧张局势
战略竞争:
安全困境:
国内因素
乌克兰的身份政治:
俄罗斯国内叙事:
国际反应
短期冲突解决策略
长期和平建设努力
多元视角
挑战与风险
结论
持久的和平需要在立即降级与长期结构性改革之间取得平衡:为乌克兰提供安全保障、经济相互依存和包容性和解。虽然没有解决方案能满足所有各方,但基于妥协的多边方法为欧洲稳定提供了最佳希望。