Russia-Ukraine War: Harbinger of a Global Shift A Perspective from Ukraine

The situation in Ukraine is still dynamic and tense. Russian military invasion is paradoxically both an unexpected adventure and a projected decision. On one hand is the security crisis between Russia and the West, which emerged in autumn 2021. Bilateral security and peace are clearly threatened with a major escalation in Ukraine. Unfortunately, Ukraine has become the core contention area between Russia and the West. On the other hand, is the anticipation being shared by some analysts that Russia would launch a full-scale invasion that would certainly entail substantial military losses and economic implications for the global economy.