Persistent Conflict
The war in Ukraine does not appear to end because political and security conflicts between Russia and Ukraine persist. It continues to be relevant today as the conflicts influence world order, democratic beliefs, and international security and showcase how post-Cold War era conflicts have led to today's foreign policy.
The Cold War (1947-1991)
The Cold War was the period when there were political and military tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union. There was no direct conflict between these two countries but there was tension between both states competing for power on the international scale, as they both supported different types of government.
The Modern Parallel
Russia's war on Ukraine has much in common with the tensions between the East and West in the Cold War. The Russian Federation as the direct successor of the Soviet Union continues to clash with the West over the influence in Eastern Europe. By siding with Ukraine, the United States is reiterating the traditional American policy of containing aggressive power and shielding friendly democratic states.