Youth Perceptions of the War in Ukraine and its Possible Consequences (On the Case of Armenian Youth in Yerevan)

To discover the geopolitical orientation and opinions of Armenia’s youth regarding Russia’s war in Ukraine context regional security issues, a sociological study was conducted Yerevan provinces 2022. It carried out by specialists from Faculty Sociology State University, cooperation with Konrad Adenauer Foundation office Armenia, Socies expert center. The aimed to youth’s perceptions reasons for Ukraine, which started on February 24, 2022, including its possible impact region. research October 22, 2022 November (18-35 age group) residing (the capital Armenia) all using focus group discussion method. In this paper, we discuss conclusions drawn discussions residents. Russian-Ukrainian conflict refers nature, interests Russia, NATO, EU, USA, Turkey post-Soviet space, as well personal qualities, approaches, issues leaders Russia Ukraine. general, according Armenian young people, Armenia should remain neutral position taking no side conflict.