Ukraine-Russia: what are the stakes of the crisis?
The last few weeks have seen political and military tension between Russia and Ukraine ramping up. The US, EU and NATO are not left out from the power show off, with fears of a Russian invasion in Ukraine leading to an armed conflict and respective financial and military retributions from the West occupying most of the possible scenarios. What are the stakes here? And how can they impact transport, among others?
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“NATO responded by deploying more of its troops in Ukraine.” – this is false. No NATO troops deployed till now in Ukraine.
TO GET TO THE ROOT CAUSES OF PROBLEMS, “ASK WHY 5Xs”. (STARTER QUESTIONS)
IS IT RUSSIA’S PURPOSE TO DEFEND/EXPAND COMMERCE BETWEEN EAST & WEST, INCL. CHINA/ASIA ?
AS A TRANSIT POINT, HOW IS THE EXPANSION OF COMMERCE IN THE BALKINS TO GLOBAL DESTINATIONS, A PROBLEM FOR THE AMERICANS ?
WHAT IS THE POSITION OF EUROPEAN COMPANIES ,(EXCLUDING ARMS PRODUCERS), ON THE THROUGHPUT OF GOODS & SERVICES FOR EAST-WEST TRADE ?
WHERE ARE THE BIGGEST MARKETS, GOING FORWARD, FOR EUROPEAN TRADE & INVESTMENT ?