Perspective: Russia-Ukraine Standoff | 10 February, 2022

In this episode of the Perspective Prog. based on the ‘Russia-Ukraine Standoff'. we’ll be looking at the Russia-Ukraine crisis that has led to increased global tension. In the latest development, Russia has started 10 days of joint military drills with close ally Belarus, which has a long border with Ukraine. The Ukrainian capital is located just about 75 miles south of the border with Belarus, and the West fears that Russia could use Belarusian territory to invade Ukraine. Ukraine has termed it "psychological pressure". While France, which is trying to broker peace through negotiations with both countries, has also called the drills as a "violent gesture" by Russia. UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has called it the biggest security crisis in decades. The US has warned that an attack from Russia could come at any time. Although Russia has repeatedly denied any plans to invade Ukraine. While diplomatic efforts are underway, NATO also has stepped up deployment of troops to bolster the alliance's eastern flank. The US has begun to move the 2nd Cavalry Regiment's stryker squadron from Vilseck, Germany, to Romania, which borders Ukraine. About 1,700 US soldiers from the 82nd Airborne Division are going to Poland and about half have now arrived, with more expected to flow in during the coming days. Britain also has pledged to send 350 more troops to Poland and already has sent anti-tank weapons to Ukraine. Amid this build up from both sides, where is the crisis heading to? Can diplomatic attempts help diffuse the crisis? How is it the Ukraine-Russia standoff impacting the world and India?

Guests:
1. Alexandra Zubenko, Research Fellow, PIR Centre, Moscow
2. Ajai Malhotra, Former Ambassador to Russia
3. Prof. Harsh V. Pant, Head, Strategic Studies Programme, ORF

Anchor: Teena Jha

Producer: Amit Srivastava, Sagheer Ahmad

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