Environmental, Healthcare and Social Aspects of the War in Ukraine and Russia

What is it about?

The declared reason of the ‘Special Military Operation’, which began in February 2022, was Ukrainian anti-separatist activity in the Donbas since 2014. Combating separatism within national borders is generally justifiable. All provinces of Ukraine voted for independence in the 1991 referendum. The borders were recognized by all nations, including Russia. Admittedly, a majority of residents in the southern and eastern parts of Ukraine are Russian-speaking. Some people preserving loyalty to Russia might participate in misappropriation of foreign aid, indirectly contributing to the economic and technological progress of the region but not to the military effort. Recent referendums in the occupied territories were met with skepticism because residents voted for the unification with Russia to avoid trouble as they did not believe that the situation will be reverted. The conflict has distracted people from internal problems, facilitating screw-tightening, postponing solutions in the field of healthcare. All participants (both factual and fictive) of the war in Ukraine and Russia will obtain the veteran status thus acquiring privileges over fellow-citizens. Some of them will occupy leading positions without adequate selection and training. The war has thwarted ecological policies in Europe and worldwide. Ideally, peace should be achieved by negotiations, producing a reasonable, mutually acceptable solution. Russian rulers are often accused of aggression these days. In fact, they may be pioneers of a new historic period. If the world is becoming multipolar, armed conflicts of various magnitudes may become permanent. The undermining of globalization is another nail in the coffin of democracy and human rights. Great projects could be accomplished by the unified humankind to improve the quality of life worldwide.

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