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Defending a Strategic Site in Ukraine: The International Reaction, Humanitarian and Political Consequences
Panova I. O., Velboi D. R.

Panova, Iryna O., and Velboi, Daria R. (2025) “Defending a Strategic Site in Ukraine: The International Reaction, Humanitarian and Political Consequences.” Business Inform 2:702–702.
https://doi.org/10.32983/2222-4459-2025-2-702-702

Section: Globalization Processes in the Economy

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Abstract:
The defense of the «Azovstal» plant has become a symbol of the resilience of the Ukrainian people and has drawn the attention of the global community to the humanitarian issues arising from military aggression. This study examines the impact of international politics on the fate of the defenders and the mechanisms for their potential release, emphasizing the complex interaction between military, political, and humanitarian aspects. The subject of the research is the international reaction to the events that occurred during the defense of the «Azovstal» metallurgical plant, as well as the political and humanitarian consequences that arose as a result of the ongoing military aggression. The aim is to determine the humanitarian aspects of the conflict, including the state of the plant’s defenders, their rights, and the conditions of their detention, specifically highlighting how various international organizations, countries, and their leaders reacted to these events. The purpose is to analyze the international response, study the political and humanitarian consequences, assess the role of media, and identify the connections between politics and humanitarian aspects. During the research, methods of analysis and synthesis, theoretical method, comparison method, and analytical method were employed. The following results were obtained: it was discovered that the international response to the defense of «Azovstal» was heterogeneous, with varying degrees of support from both the countries and organizations. The humanitarian consequences included significant problems for the civilian population and insufficient response speed from international humanitarian organizations. The analysis of media coverage showed that Ukrainian information campaigns significantly influenced public opinion formation. The conclusions are as follows: the defense of «Azovstal» elicited an ambiguous international response, ranging from active support to the neutrality of individual countries. The humanitarian consequences have underscored the urgent need for operational assistance for the civilian population and defenders. The media have played a significant role in shaping public opinion and influencing political decisions at the international level. It is recommended to enhance international coordination for a more effective response to similar crisis situations in the future.

Keywords: Russian-Ukrainian War, defense of «Azovstal», international reaction, humanitarian catastrophe.

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Panova Iryna O. – Candidate of Sciences (Economics), Associate Professor, Associate Professor, Department of World Politics, Diplomacy and Tourism Business, V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University (4 Svobody Square, Kharkіv, 61022, Ukraine)
Email: [email protected]
Velboi Daria R. – Student, V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University (4 Svobody Square, Kharkіv, 61022, Ukraine)
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