Why Ukraine does not declare a state of war: government analysis
Date: 2024-05-10 Author: Michail Kovalenko Categories: COMMUNITY
In recent years, Ukraine has found itself in a difficult situation due to the conflict with Russia, but the country's government has not resorted to declaring a state of war. This decision sparked discussion and debate among both politicians and the public. Recently, the Minister of Justice of Ukraine Denis Malyuska expressed his opinion on this matter, noting that a declaration of war may not only not solve the country’s problems, but also worsen its situation.
In his interview with the BBC, Malyuska emphasized that the declaration of war itself will not change anything in the situation. He expressed doubts about the effectiveness of such a step and noted that the conduct of war already effectively applies all relevant rules of international law. In his opinion, a declaration of war could lead to serious problems for Ukraine, and not to their solution.
Malyuska paid special attention to the legal aspects of this issue. He noted that some lawyers doubt the legality of declaring a state of war, especially in a case where the country is defending itself from aggression. In his opinion, in this case, a declaration of war can be regarded as a crime of aggression.
However, despite the absence of a formal declaration of war, the conflict between Ukraine and Russia continues. The latest news about growing tension in the north confirms that the conflict is still far from being resolved.
Thus, the position of the Ukrainian government on the issue of declaring a state of war looks like a deliberate decision based on an analysis of legal and political aspects, as well as a desire to avoid possible negative consequences for the country.
