Before the New Year's bell rings, the war between Ukraine and Russia has already entered a white-hot phase. After Russia carried out airstrikes on many Ukrainian cities, Ukraine** Zelensky announced that he would "burn the flames of war back to Russia" and launched a large-scale artillery bombardment on Russia's Belgorod Oblast, causing many civilians. The latest developments in the war have aroused great concern in the international community and have also raised concerns about the further escalation of the war.
After the Ukrainian airstrikes, Zelensky went berserk
On December 29, Russia carried out airstrikes on the Ukrainian cities of Kyiv, Odessa, Kherson and other cities, resulting in at least 50 deaths, more than 200 injuries and the destruction of several buildings. Russia said it was a response to Ukraine's military operation in the Donbas region and a warning to Ukraine's accession to NATO. The Ukrainian side strongly condemned the Russian airstrikes, calling them a grave violation of Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity, as well as a flagrant violation of international law and humanitarianism. Ukraine** Zelensky said in a televised address that Ukraine will not give in to Russian aggression and will not give up control of the Donbas region. He also announced that Ukraine would respond "forcefully" to Russian air strikes and would "burn the flames back to Russia."
Ukraine shelled Belgorod Oblast, Russia was furious
On December 30, Ukrainian forces carried out large-scale artillery strikes on Russia's Belgorod Oblast, targeting the capital of the Oblast, Belgorod, Borgoy, Kuibyshev and other towns, as well as several villages on the Oblast's border with Ukraine. The Ukrainian military said it was retaliation for Russian airstrikes and a blow to Russia's support in the Donbas region. The Ukrainian military also claimed that their shelling was "precise" and "effective" and caused "significant losses" to Russian troops and facilities. However, the Russian side expressed strong anger and condemnation of the shelling in Ukraine, calling it the "deadliest blow" to Russian territory and people, and the "greatest threat" to peace and stability.
The Russian Defense Ministry said that Ukrainian forces used a large number of heavy artillery and rocket artillery, as well as drones equipped with cluster munitions, to carry out "indiscriminate" and "brutal" bombardment of civilian facilities and civilians in Russia, resulting in at least 100 deaths, more than 500 injuries, and extensive property damage. The Russian Defense Ministry also said that Russian forces had carried out "effective countermeasures" to Ukrainian shelling and shot down several drones.
Drone wars raise new concerns
In the war between Ukraine and Russia, drones are being used more frequently and as a deterrent. According to reports, the Ukrainian army used Gulfstream drones from Turkey, as well as Predator drones from the United States, which are equipped with cluster munitions and are capable of causing damage to ground targets in a large area, during the shelling of Russia. Not to be outdone, the Russian side used its own Hunter drones, as well as Hawk drones imported from Israel, which have stealth capabilities and are capable of delivering precision strikes against air and ground targets. The emergence of drone warfare has made the battlefield situation more complex and dangerous, and has also made people worry about the misuse and misuse of drones, as well as the ethical and legal issues of drones.
The West intervened in the war, and Ukraine and Russia blamed each other
The role of Western countries in the war between Ukraine and Russia has also been controversial. The Russian side accused Western countries, especially the United States and the United Kingdom, of providing military and political support to Ukraine, including the provision of **, intelligence, training, sanctions, etc., and even directly participating in Ukraine's attack on Russia. Russian spokeswoman Zakharova said that Western countries are "behind the scenes" of the war in Ukraine, pushing Ukraine down the path of "terrorism" and undermining peace and security in Europe. The Ukrainian side refuted Russia's accusations, saying that Western countries are Ukraine's "true friends" and are safeguarding Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity, as well as supporting Ukraine's democracy and reform. Ukrainian ** Zelensky thanked Western countries, especially NATO, for their help, saying that without their support, Ukraine would not have been able to make a "strong response" to Russia.
The prospect of war is unclear, and it is difficult for both sides to compromise
In the war between Ukraine and Russia, both sides have been very resolute in their positions, and it is difficult to reach a compromise. The Ukrainian side insists on restoring control over the Donbas region, and also insists on joining NATO to guarantee its own security and interests, the root cause of the Ukrainian-Russian war The war between Ukraine and Russia is actually a conflict of interests and security between the two countries. Ukraine, as an independent state, wants to strengthen ties with the West, achieve economic and political development, and also wants to protect its territory and sovereignty from Russian interference and threats. Russia, as a powerful country, wants to maintain its influence on neighboring countries and prevent Western expansion, but also wants to protect its own security and interests from provocations and sabotage by Ukraine. These two demands collided violently in the Donbass region and on the Crimean peninsula, which led to the outbreak and continuation of the war.
The attitude of the international community, the impact of the Ukrainian-Russian war
The war between Ukraine and Russia has affected not only relations between the two countries, but also the attitudes and actions of the international community. Western countries, especially the United States and the European Union, have always supported Ukraine's claims and exerted various forms of pressure on Russia, including sanctions, diplomatic, military, etc., in an attempt to force Russia to stop its aggression against Ukraine and also to prevent Russia's expansion in Europe. Russia's allies, especially China and Iran, have always supported Russia's position and exerted various forms of pressure on Ukraine, including political, economic, military, etc., trying to force Ukraine to give up control of the Donbas region and the Crimean peninsula, as well as trying to prevent Ukraine from joining NATO. Other countries, especially those in neutral or Africa, have maintained a wait-and-see attitude, expressing concern and concern about the war between Ukraine and Russia, calling on both sides to resolve their disputes through peaceful means, and also calling on the international community to increase its assistance to the humanitarian crisis.
Conclusion
The war between Ukraine and Russia has been going on for almost two years, and the conflict between the two sides has been escalating and the situation is getting worse. At the beginning of the new year, Ukraine's shelling of Russia triggered a strong reaction from Russia and raised tensions in the international community to new heights. Faced with such a situation, we can't help but ask, is there an end to the war between Ukraine and Russia?Is there any possibility of peace between the two sides?Can the international community still play an active role?The answers to these questions have yet to be tested by time and history.