The International Position of the United States of America and NATO Regarding the Russian-Ukrainian War in 2022 and the Extent of its Impact on the Security of Eastern European Countries

Abstract

The study addressed the international position of the United States of America and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) regarding the Russian-Ukrainian war in 2022, as the former seeks to strengthen its influence in Ukraine. Because it is characterized by an important strategic location (the heart of Eastern Europe), in addition to that, the importance of Ukraine and its geopolitical and economic characteristics as the link and way between the East and the West, and from here comes the study of the importance of our topic right (The international position of the United States of America and NATO regarding the Russian-Ukrainian war in 2022). And the extent of its impact on the security of Eastern European countries. We find that the interest of the United States of America is for Ukraine to remain independent and to preserve its ability to choose its fate without external interference. It also believes that leadership is necessary to confront Russia and support Ukraine. In return, both the United States of America and its allies will be safer. At the same time, NATO is seeking a proactive positioning close to the Russian borders. Despite Russia's warning against NATO's expansion eastward, NATO has continued to expand its geopolitical reach.