Q.2 What are the factors responsible for the Ukraine-Russia crisis? What are the immediate geopolitical challenges for India flowing from the Russian actions in Ukraine? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/shaking-up-europes-security-architecture/article65081569.ece In the intro mention Russian aggressive actions in Ukraine. In the body, mention factors such as NATO’s expansion, Europe’s energy security, US relations with Russia etc. Also mention the challenges for India such as pressure from the strategic partners to condemn the actions of Russia, diluting focus of the US in Indo-Pacific, calibration … Continue reading Q.2 What are the factors responsible for the Ukraine-Russia crisis? What are the immediate geopolitical challenges for India flowing from the Russian actions in Ukraine? (10 Marks)