Russia-Ukraine War - Geopolitical Brief

Why Did Russia Invade Ukraine? The Real Strategic Reasons

April 25, 2026April 23, 2026 by Geopolitical Brief

Introduction Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 is one of the most consequential geopolitical events of the 21st century. Explaining it requires moving beyond single-cause narratives and examining a layered interaction of history, security concerns, regime dynamics, and competing visions of Europe’s future. This revised analysis incorporates a critical but evidence-based perspective often … Read more

Plausible Scenarios for the End of the War in Ukraine: International Law Under Pressure

April 25, 2026April 11, 2026 by Geopolitical Brief

The war in Ukraine, launched by the Russian Federation in February 2022, represents the most serious challenge to the post–World War II international order in Europe. Beyond its devastating human and economic costs, the conflict is defined by a fundamental breach of international law, particularly the prohibition of aggressive war enshrined in the United Nations Charter.