US and related powers in cooperation against Russian aggression

Abstract

The article examines the multidimensional cooperation between the United States, NATO and key Asia-Pacific countries in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. It highlights the evolving role of non-European NATO partners - Japan, South Korea, Australia, and New Zealand - in supporting Ukraine through military aid, economic sanctions against Russia, cyber defense collaboration, and humanitarian assistance. The analysis underscores the strategic motivations behind U.S. engagement with Ukraine, rooted in the promotion of democratic values, containment of Russian aggression, and the preservation of global stability. Additionally, the historical development of U.S.-Ukraine relations, including disarmament agreements and evolving defense cooperation, is discussed to contextualize current policies. The article also reflects America’s broader geopolitical goals and the global ramifications of the Russia-
Ukraine conflict.