Voice of Sachin Kumar

The ongoing conflict in Ukraine is a tragic example of how political agendas and geo-political interests can drive nations to war. The conflict is primarily a battle for control over Arctic resources, with Russia and Ukraine being the main players. However, the involvement of NATO, the United States, and other external actors has only added to the complexity of the situation. The conflict in Ukraine dates back to the Orange Revolution of 2004, which undermined the legitimacy of Ukraine's democratic institutions and opened the door to further interference by external actors. Ukraine's aspirations to join NATO were also a major factor that led to the conflict. Russia has long seen NATO's expansion as a threat to its national security, and Ukraine's accession to the alliance would have been seen as a direct threat to Russian interests. The annexation of Crimea in 2014 was a major turning point in the conflict. Ukraine could have avoided this outcome by finding a peaceful s...