The proxy war in Ukraine

 The proxy war in Ukraine has been a long and complex conflict that has been ongoing since 2014. It is a conflict between the Ukrainian government and pro-Russian separatists in the eastern part of the country. The war has resulted in thousands of casualties, displacement of millions of people, and a severe economic crisis.

The conflict began in 2014 when pro-Russian separatists declared independence from Ukraine and formed the Donetsk People's Republic (DNR) and the Luhansk People's Republic (LNR). The Ukrainian government responded by launching an anti-terrorist operation against the separatists, which led to a full-scale war. Since then, both sides have accused each other of violating international law and human rights abuses.

The conflict has been characterized as a proxy war because it is being fought with support from outside powers. Russia is widely believed to be providing military support to the separatists, including weapons, training, and personnel. On the other side, Ukraine has received support from Western countries such as the United States and European Union.

The war has had devastating consequences for Ukraine. Over 13,000 people have been killed since 2014, including civilians caught in crossfire or targeted by shelling or airstrikes. Over 1 million people have been internally displaced within Ukraine due to fighting or fear of violence. The economy has also suffered greatly due to reduced trade with Russia and increased military spending.

Despite numerous attempts at peace negotiations, there is still no end in sight for this conflict. In 2020, both sides agreed to a ceasefire but it quickly broke down due to continued fighting in certain areas. In 2021, talks between Ukraine and Russia were held in Paris but failed to reach any agreement on ending the conflict. As long as outside powers continue to provide support for both sides of this proxy war, it is unlikely that there will be any resolution soon