The sword of Damocles in global stability

The subject of this paper is the causes and consequences Ukrainian crisis. armed conflict between two Slavic peoples a tragic epilogue decades processes in relations Russia United States. NATO's expansion to east, despite promises made, has permanently exacerbated leading military powers. aim research discover essence cause that led actions as well theoretical foundation current geopolitical processes. concepts Western geopoliticians, contained works Mackinder Spikeman, offer an explanation ambitions strategic goals Anglo-Saxon geopolitics have not changed since 19th century. basic hypothesis long-term economic dominant forces lie behind evolution Ukraine's position, which been torn East West independence, followed chronologically. permanent deterioration with will eventually lead conflict. be felt most by Ukraine but also Russia, on unprecedented sanctions imposed. However, there for European Union, deprived Russian energy raw materials, world stability, overall economy, significantly lowering growth rates. solution deepest political, economic, crisis Second World War reached when States agree it, or without participation Ukraine.