Russia's War Against Ukraine
OP-ED
Rusif Huseynov: Ukraine – towards a frozen future?
An Ukrainian serviceman stands at a position as workers dig trenches on the frontline of fighting against pro-Russian separatist in eastern Ukraine on May 26.
The annexation of Crimea by Russia in March 2014 and the protests in Ukraine's eastern region leading to separatist movements in Donetsk and Luhansk provinces deservedly caught the world's attention. What began as pro-Russian protests has escalated into an armed conflict between the Russia-backed forces of the Donetsk and Luhansk Republics and Ukraine, giving rise to concerns over Russia's expansionist ambitions. However, in addition to concerns over Russia's geopolitical manoeuvring, this conflict poses another serious problem that should not be ignored.
