Ukraine: conflicting narratives (March-June 2015) II
Ukraine: conflicting narratives (March-June 2015) II
Author(s): Mihail E. IonescuSubject(s): International relations/trade, Security and defense, Military policy, Present Times (2010 - today), Peace and Conflict Studies
Published by: Editura Militară
Keywords: Ukraine; European Union; neighborhood; NATO; OSCE; crisis; war; nuclear; threat; Russia; aggression; guerilla; hybrid;
Summary/Abstract: After the conclusion of the Minsk-2 agreement, there were different narratives which have developed concerning the solution in Ukrainian crisis. One was about the eventual deal concluded with Russia. According to it, in order to avoid the worst case scenario, it is necessary to accommodate with Moscow’s requests and to forget for the moment the Crimea issue. The second narrative was that Russia should be confronted with robust responses whenever she is overcoming the obligations taken at Minsk and encourages and support the bellicose activity of the Russian separatists in Donbas. Down the road, both narratives have developed strongly, and different diplomatic actions consumed since the end of March 2015 seemed to respond either to one of them or both. In this text I am detailing both narratives and finally I will try to assess the way ahead in the Ukrainian crisis.
Journal: Monitor Strategic
- Issue Year: 2015
- Issue No: 1-2
- Page Range: 31-42
- Page Count: 12
- Language: English