The Baltic-Black Sea Union: Prospects for Ukraine

The article discusses the possibility of the formation and further geopolitical influence of the Baltic-Black Sea Union. The idea of this interstate union is long-standing in European history and international relations in Eastern Europe. Its main goal is to create such a structure in the region that could unite the interests of the countries of the whole European space in ensuring security. The topic of the Baltic-Black Sea Union became relevant after the outbreak of the Ukrainian-Russian war in 2014. Accordingly, the countries of the central region were faced with the question of ensuring their own defense. However, this question cannot be considered separately from Ukraine. And it is she who should play a key role in his decision. Given this situation and the need to deter the aggression of the Russian Federation, the only means that can be effective is only force. In addition to a purely military threat, there is also a political and economic threat. The foundations for this are laid by cooperation between Germany and Russia. Therefore, the formula for the future of the Baltic-Black Sea Union should be of a military-political nature with the participation of the countries of Central and Eastern Europe