Der Ukrainekrieg und seine Folgen für Russland.

The article "The Ukraine War and its Consequences for Russia" deals with the impact of the war in Ukraine on Russia. Russia was unable to achieve its war goals and is now confronted with the consequences of the war. This has led to political instability, social and regional division, as well as a loss of international influence. The population of Russia is affected to varying degrees by the consequences of the war, especially families of military personnel, soldiers, and war refugees. Nevertheless, the state of the country during the war seems to have established itself as the norm. There are different opinions on the war and the general development, with support for the army being high, but at the same time, there is a need for peace negotiations. In Russia, no official state of war or state of emergency has been declared, but laws have been enacted that restrict political basic rights and freedoms. The article describes the restriction of political, democratic, and fundamental spaces in Russia, as well as the persecution of oppositional opinions. Nevertheless, President Putin's popularity remains high as he is perceived as a guarantor of stability and security. Russia's foreign policy has turned away from a partnership with the West and is now oriented towards China, India, and Latin America. The vision of a common economic area from Lisbon to Vladivostok has failed, and Russia is economically dependent on China. The search for new paths is difficult as public debates during the war are hardly possible. [Extracted from the article]