Document Title: Solving conflict between Ukraine and Russia, Humanitarian Violations Experienced

Paper code: 13100

Solving conflict between Ukraine and Russia, Humanitarian Violations Experienced

a)  By using examples, discuss how the conflict between Ukraine and Russia can be solved.

The Russo-Ukrainian War is an ongoing war between Russia (together with pro-Russian separatist forces) and Ukraine. It began in February 2014 following the Ukrainian Revolution of Dignity, and initially focused on the status of Crimea and parts of the Donbas, internationally recognized as part of Ukraine.

Given the Ukraine and Russia war, it is vital to restore of Ukraine’s sovereignty and the resolution of its conflict with Russia, which are key to de-escalating growing tension across the wider European and Euro-Atlantic space.

A major concern will be how to structure the disengagement of armed forces to minimize the chance of backsliding. One option would be to allow the parties to designate discrete reservations for their forces in key sectors that will allow them to “hedge” against the possibility of a resumption of hostilities.