Russia’s Ultimatum on Ukraine Territories Threatens Regional Stability and America’s Interests

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov’s recent statements demanding international recognition of Russia’s annexation of Ukrainian territories raise urgent alarms about global respect for national sovereignty and the security of the West. Moscow insists that peace in Ukraine depends on formal acceptance of its illegal seizure of Crimea, Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson, and Zaporizhzhia—a blatant attempt to cement territorial grabs through coercion rather than negotiation. Why Should Americans Care About Russia’s Territorial Demands? While this conflict unfolds thousands of miles away, it strikes at the very heart of principles America has long championed: respect for sovereign borders and national self-determination. Russia's demand...