President Vladimir Putin had earlier recognised the independence of two of the states of Ukraine. President Vladimir Putin has received the authorization to use military force outside his country and the west has responded with sanctions. U.S. and European allies accuse Moscow of crossing a red line, in rolling over Ukraine’s border into separatist regions. Some called it an invasion.
(Strategic coercion at play with step by step climbing up the escalatory ladder)
Evacuation
Russia began evacuating its embassy and diplomatic posts in Kyiv. Russian flag is no longer flying over the Kyiv embassy.
(Increasing pressure by Strategic signalling)
Ukrainian authorities expressed increasing concern and advised its citizens against travel to Russia and recommended anyone there to leave immediately.
(Precautionary steps)
National state of emergency.
Ukraine’s parliament has voted to approve a national state of emergency in response to the threat of a Russian invasion. The measure was overwhelmingly approved on the same day that Moscow began to evacuate its Kyiv embassy and Washington stepped up its warnings about the chances of an all-out Russian attack.
(Policy – Hope for the best and prepare for the worst)
Indian Stand.
Indian Defence Minister voiced India’s stance as that India wants peace and is always been in favour of world peace. India has called for restraint on all sides stating that the Russia-Ukraine dispute should be resolved through talks.
(Guarded tight rope walk. Non aligned policy or policy of equidistance?)
Bottom Line
Russia still trying to achieve its objectives by strategic coercion.
Ukraine banking on Collective Security.
Question
How far will Russia go?
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