Social and Healthcare Impacts of the Russian-Led Hybrid War in Ukraine – A Conflict With Unique Global Consequences
Journal: Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness
Year: 2023

Russia's fear of Ukraine becoming a member of the European Union and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization catalyzed the current conflict in Ukraine. The invasion also alarmed other countries, such as Finland and Sweden, who have themselves considered a formal partnership with NATO. Russia's actions to date have created massive instability and political tensions that uniquely influence the health and socio-political life of civilians in Ukraine and the entire region. The direct and indirect thr