Russia's invasion of Ukraine early this year ended the peace and stability in Europe that had lasted since the World War II. Although the US and NATO pressed Russia with massive sanctions, Russia does not stop its war against Ukraine. Also, Ukraine unexpectedly manages to resist Russia's military attack. This military deadlock seems to lead to the protracted war which will cost numerous lives and have serious consequences on the political and economic situation in the world as well as in Europe.
As is seen in Sweden and Finland's epoch-making decision to join NATO, the West European countries harden its confrontational stance against Russia. The Ukraine war also affects the big powers' relationship. The United States' relations with Russia and China is further worsening. Consequently, the Ukraine war is deemed to bring about the restructuring of world order. Furthermore, the war is likely to have negative impact on the global economy in light of looming economic difficulties such as energy crisis.
At this session, we will invite the three former Korean Ambassadors with hands-on experiences in Ukraine and Russia as speakers. They will address the background of and the aftermath of the Ukraine war and its implications on the Korean diplomacy. They are expected to share their insightful and professional views with the audience. Their presentation will be followed by the free discussion with the participation of the audience, which is aimed at converging the diverse views on this important issue.