THE CURRENT STATE OF THE SECURITY SYSTEM IN EUROPE AND THE REQUIREMENTS FOR ITS EVOLUTION UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF THE RUSSIAN-UKRAINIAN WAR
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.29038/2524-2679-2025-01-30-42Keywords:
Russian-Ukrainian war, EU, NATO, the European security system, hybrid threats, security mechanismsAbstract
The European security system, created after the Second World War, un- derwent significant changes under the influence of the Russian-Ukraini- an war. The new challenges that have emerged are forcing the European Union and NATO to review traditional approaches to the defense of the continent and strengthen collective security. The Russian-Ukrainian war has led to increased attention to hybrid, cyber and energy threats, which requires an immediate response from European leaders. The EU's energy dependence on Russia, which uses the supply of energy carriers as a means of political pressure, attracts considerable attention. In par- ticular, restrictions on gas and oil supplies from Russia create serious economic and security problems for European countries, which requires rapid diversification of energy sources. Another important factor was the nuclear threat associated with the risk of the proliferation of nuclear weapons and the undermining of global agreements on their non-pro- liferation. The article examines the latest strategic initiatives of the EU and NATO, such as the expansion of the Alliance, strengthening the defense capabilities of European countries, and support for Ukraine. The current state of the European security system, as well as existing risks and challenges, is analyzed. The influence of the Russian-Ukrainian war on the security of Europe, as well as possible ways of Ukraine's inte- gration into European and Euro-Atlantic structures, were studied. The conclusions of the article contain recommendations on the adaptation of European security mechanisms to modern conditions, as well as per- spectives for future research on this topic.
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