On 24 February 2022, Russia invaded and occupied parts of Ukraine in a major escalation of the Russo-Ukrainian War, which began in 2014.
The invasion resulted in tens of thousands of deaths on both sides, instigating Europe’s largest refugee crisis since World War II. About 8 million Ukrainians were displaced within their country by June, and more than 8.1 million had fled the country by March 2023.
It’s February 24, 2022, and Russia has invaded Ukraine. The world is in shock as tensions between the two countries escalate and the implications of a Russian invasion become increasingly clear. But what are the consequences of the Russian aggression, and how will it affect the region? In this blog post, we’ll explore the potential repercussions of Russia’s Ukrainian invasion and what it could mean for the future of Russia.
The world is in shock as tensions between Russia and Ukraine continue to escalate. On February 24, 2022, Russian forces invaded Ukraine, sparking a conflict that threatens to destabilize the region and cause much human suffering from the chaos and destruction of war. As the situation continues to develop, the implications of a Russian invasion are becoming increasingly clear. Ruthless Soviet Union-style land grab, stealing of property and assets. Russian leadership at Kremlin relapsed back to the Soviet Union days, to do what they do best, steal, kill, and destroy.
Reference to Rabbi Yeshua from Nazareth.
John 10:10 (CJB)
“The thief comes only in order to steal, kill and destroy; I have come so that they may have life, life in its fullest measure.”
The Human Cost
After one year the Russian military invasion of Ukraine has already had devastating consequences for the Ukrainian civilian people.
According to latest UN human rights office (OHCHR) data, at least 8,000 non-combatants have been confirmed killed – with nearly 13,300 injured – since the Russian invasion on 24 February last year. The true number is likely to be substantially higher, OHCHR staff have repeated on many occasions.
In a statement deploring the human cost of the conflict, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk said that every day that violations of international human rights and humanitarian law continue, “it becomes harder and harder to find a way forward through mounting suffering and destruction, towards peace”.
Civilians have been killed “in their homes and while simply trying to meet their essential needs, such as collecting water and buying food”, Mr. Türk said. “These included 67-year-old Olha, who was killed in a missile strike just metres from her flat in Kharkiv as she went to buy milk the day after the war began.”
Source: https://news.un.org/en/story/2023/02/1133737
Military Human Casualties
“At the start of March, the General Staff of Ukraine’s Armed Forces stated that the Russian military casualties exceeded 150,000. Meanwhile, several reports indicate that Ukrainian military casualties are in excess of 100,000. However, it is likely that the actual numbers of Russian and Ukrainian combat losses are considerably less. Indeed, casualty estimates in most wars are often inflated due to issues in reporting, “the fog of war,” and government propaganda. While it is difficult to determine the exact number of casualties suffered by both sides of the war due to these challenges, the data compiled from Oryxspioenkop.com can nevertheless provide open-source approximations of these casualties.”
Hundreds of thousands of people have been displaced, and many more have been killed or injured in the fighting. The conflict has also caused a humanitarian crisis, with food, water, and medical supplies in short supply. The psychological toll of the conflict has been immense, as people struggle to cope with the fear and uncertainty of a war on their home soil.
Economic Impact
“Even as Ukraine resists Russia’s year-old war of aggression, its leaders want to make a start on the gargantuan task of rebuilding the country.
“Some of our partners in Europe said that it is not so obvious that [we] should start the reconstruction now — but for us, it’s obvious that it should start during this year,” Deputy Prime Minister Yulia Svydyrenko told POLITICO during a visit to Brussels on Wednesday.
Russia’s war on Ukraine has inflicted an least $138 billion in damage to homes and infrastructure, according to one recent estimate. And rebuilding the country could cost more than $1 trillion, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said.”
https://www.politico.eu/article/time-start-rebuild-ukraine-war-yulia-svydyrenko/
The economic ramifications of the conflict are also far-reaching. Ukraine’s economy has been weakened by the invasion, with businesses forced to close and unemployment rising. The country’s currency has also been devalued, and the cost of living has increased. This has had a negative impact on the lives of ordinary Ukrainians, who are now struggling to make ends meet.
Regional Instability
The conflict has also had a destabilizing effect on the region. The invasion has caused a rift between Russia and its neighbors, with many countries expressing their opposition to the aggression. This has led to an increase in the military build-up in the region defending themselves from the Russian aggressive posture. East Europe countries prepare for a possible escalation in the conflict.
International Repercussions
The invasion of Ukraine has also had repercussions on the international stage. The United Nations has condemned the aggression, and many countries have imposed sanctions on Russia. This has caused a diplomatic crisis, with countries around the world taking sides in the conflict.
Conclusion
The consequences of the mindless Russia’s invasion of Ukraine are far-reaching and devastating. The human cost of the conflict has been immense, and the economic and political ramifications are still unfolding. The international community must take action to ensure that the conflict does not escalate further and that the Ukrainian people are able to rebuild their lives in safety and security.
Wisdom of the Bible.
A Rebuke to the Russian Kremlin.
Proverbs 6:16-19 (CJB)
“There are six things Adonai hates,
seven which he detests:
a haughty look, a lying tongue,
hands that shed innocent blood,
a heart that plots wicked schemes,
feet swift in running to do evil,
a false witness who lies with every breath,
and him who sows strife among brothers.”
Proverbs 3:31 ESV
“Do not envy a man of violence and do not choose any of his ways,”
1 Timothy 3:3 ESV
“Not a drunkard, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, not a lover of money.”
Genesis 9:5-6 ESV
“And for your lifeblood I will require a reckoning: from every beast I will require it and from man. From his fellow man I will require a reckoning for the life of man. “Whoever sheds the blood of man, by man shall his blood be shed, for God made man in his own image.”
Genesis 6:11 ESV
“Now the earth was corrupt in God’s sight, and the earth was filled with violence.”
Proverbs 3:29 ESV
“Do not plan evil against your neighbor, who dwells trustingly beside you.”
Psalm 73:6 ESV
“Therefore pride is their necklace; violence covers them as a garment.”
Proverbs 10:6 ESV
“Blessings are on the head of the righteous, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.”
Exodus 20:13 ESV
“You shall not murder.”
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