War in Ukraine: The possibility of a Russian invasion of Europe

THE war in Ukraine has shocked the whole planet and especially Europewhich considers that it is facing the first serious conflict on its territory after Second Worlddespite its dissolution Yugoslavia and the invasion of Cypruswhich had preceded.

According to bbc.com, there are several dangers for the old continent, even the extreme scenario of generalized conflict and the use of nuclear weapons. So far, Russia does not seem to want to invade Europe, but there are several unresolved issues that could drag the old continent into a new cycle of bloodshed.

Specifically, the neighboring countries of Russiamay have joined in the West to some extent, but they separate their position, after the position of the Europeans and NATO on the issue of Ukraine. At the same time, the Ukrainian president’s calls for greater Western involvement pose the following problem.

If the West keeps its alliancesthreatens to engage militarily with Russia, if notthen the risk of armed conflict disappears, but it loses in the diplomatic field, as it promises some and does others.

The problems that arise

The first major problem that arises is refugeeas in 15 days they have come about 1.5 million refugeeswhile many more are expected.

Also, among other things, it seems that a new one is starting “cold War“, Thus increasing the chances of creating an” iron curtain “, which may lead to isolation and allies of Europeans, beyond Moscow.

Of course, there is also financial issue which arises and so far has not been calculated. The majority of sanctions may be from the West to Russia, but Europe still relies on trade with Moscow.