The Prolonged Ukraine War and the Current Status of Europe 

Kang, YooDuk

(ydkang@hufs.ac.kr)

Professor at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies

     The Russian invasion of Ukraine completely altered Europe's security environment. EU has imposed a total of 10 sanctions against Russia and taken measures to end energy dependence on Russia.

     As a result, trade between the EU and Russia has declined rapidly, experiencing unprecedented supply shock. Dominion public opinion within the EU supports strong sanctions against Russia and military aid to Ukraine.

     However, different perspectives among member states exist due to different diplomatic and security shocks. If the EU aims to maintain a hard-line response to Russia, solidarity between member states is essential.

     If these conditions are not validated, it will be difficult to maintain a single policy response.