The Myth of a Rules-Based Order: How NATO Fueled the Ukraine Crisis

The Myth of a Rules-Based Order: How NATO Fueled the Ukraine Crisis

Western leaders claim they support a rules-based international order that respects national sovereignty, yet their actions often contradict these ideals. NATO insists Ukraine has the right to join despite Russia’s explicit warnings about its security "red lines," contributing significantly to the current conflict. The post The Myth of a Rules-Based Order: How NATO Fueled the Ukraine Crisis appeared first on 19FortyFive.

US President Donald Trump said on March 31 that his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin would agree to a deal to end the war in Ukraine.

Gulf Mediation in the Ukraine Crisis

Russian and Ukrainian officials gathered in Saudi Arabia March 24-25 for separate talks with the United States to broker a cease-fire around the Black Sea, a crucial geostrategic waterway, further raising Riyadh’s stature as a global player. These meetings come more than three years after Russia invaded Ukraine. The administration of President Donald J. Trump said these talks led to a tentative agreement between Russia and Ukraine to halt fighti…