The Russia-Ukraine war of 2022 : : faces of modern conflict / / edited by Agnieszka Kasińska-Metryka, Karolina Pałka-Suchojad.

• Superior document: Post-Soviet Politics
• TeilnehmendeR: Kasińska-Metryka, Agnieszka, 1971-; Pałka-Suchojad, Karolina,
• Place / Publishing House: Abingdon, Oxon, England ;, New York, New York : : Routledge,, [2023]; ©2023
• Year of Publication: 2023
• Language: English
• Series: Post-Soviet politics.
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (169 pages)

"This volume examines the war in Ukraine from a range of historical, military and feminist perspectives, exploring aspects such as the attitude of neighboring states, political leadership, local government, social mechanisms and the cultural and media policies of both Russia and Ukraine. The contributors explain how Ukraine shaped its identity following its separation from the USSR and how Russia built its military power and implemented its invasion plans. Considering the impact of the war not only in Ukraine, but also the Baltic states, chapters discuss the leadership role of President Zelensky, patriotic attitudes, the victimization of women and the impact on Poland as it helps and aid to huge numbers of refugees. Providing much needed context on the Russia-Ukraine war, this book will be of interest to students and scholars of international relations, political science, gender studies, international and national security and public politics"-- Provided by publisher.

Table of Contents

Cover -- Half Title -- Series Information -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Table of Contents -- Figures -- Tables -- Contributors -- Introduction -- References -- 1 Russia - Ukraine: Difficult Neighbourly Relations -- Introduction -- The Specifics of Ukrainian Foreign Policy -- Ukraine in Russian Foreign Policy -- Conclusions -- Notes -- References -- 2 Russia: Military Aspects of the Functioning of a Superpower -- Introduction -- Militarization of Russia's Foreign Policy -- The Superpower Status Expressed By Military Instruments in the Foreign Policy of the Russian Federation -- Protection of the Russian Sphere of Influence -- Building the Position of a Global Power -- Militarization of Russia's Socio-Political Life -- Putinism -- Strengthening the Political Position of the President -- Repressions Against the So-Called Internal Enemies -- Repressions Against the So-Called 'Enemies of the State' -- Militarization (Tightening) of Penal Regulations -- Conclusions -- References -- 3 The Baltic States in the Face of Russian Aggression in Ukraine -- Introduction -- Framework of Analysis -- Political Consequences of the Russian Invasion of Ukraine -- Military Support of the Baltic States for Ukraine -- The War in Ukraine and Social Integration -- Russian-speaking Media in the Baltic States -- Conclusion -- Note -- References -- 4 A Celebrity, a Hero, a Statesman … All Images of the President of Ukraine, V. Zelensky -- Introduction -- The Image of the Political Leader, Its Types and Functions -- Methodological Assumptions -- The Image of V. Zelensky During the Presidential Election Campaign in 2019 -- Recipients and Relations With Them -- Objectives -- The Image of Zelensky in the Period June 2019 to February 23, 2022 -- Recipients and Relations With Them -- The Image of Zelensky During the War -- Recipients and Relations With Them -- Objectives.

Conclusion -- Note -- References -- 5 New and Old Stereotypes of Ukrainians in Polish Society -- Introduction -- Stereotype of a Ukrainian in Poland - Historical Background -- Polish Political Actors and Media About Ukrainians -- Active Stereotypes -- Conclusions -- Notes -- References -- 6 The Conflict in Ukraine From the Feminist Perspective -- Many Faces of Feminism -- Making Feminist Sense of War -- Feminist Sense of the Russo-Ukrainian War -- Machismo and Gender Hierarchy -- Domestic Sources of War -- War Narrative -- Gendered Strategies and Tactics of Waging War -- What After the War? -- Notes -- References -- 7 Poland's Policy for Refugees From Ukraine -- Introduction -- The Scale and Dynamics of the Influx of Refugees From Ukraine in the Context of Hostilities -- Legal Aspects of Admitting and Assisting Refugees From Ukraine -- The Practice of Managing the Refugee Crisis in Poland -- State and Non-State Entities in Activities to Support Refugees From Ukraine -- Political Aspects of Accepting Refugees in Poland. National and European Context -- Social Aspects of Accepting Refugees in Poland -- Conclusions and Recommendations -- References -- 8 Local Governments in Poland in the Face of the Ukrainian Refugee Crisis -- Introduction -- Methodology and Research Assumptions -- Local Government in Poland. Legal Framework and Responsibilities -- The Crisis in Ukraine as a Challenge for Polish Local Governments. Inflow of Refugees (Statistical Data and Estimations) -- Welcoming the Refugees and Cooperation With NGOs -- Registration of Refugees -- Ensuring Accommodation -- Inclusion of Refugee Children in the Schooling System -- Involvement of Government Administration -- Conclusions / Forecasts and Recommendations for Future -- References -- Conclusions -- Index.