Some impacts of the Russia - Ukraine conflict on Vietnam

Abstract

The military conflict between Russia and Ukraine, ongoing since early 2022, is a major geopolitical event with profound and wide-ranging impacts across the globe, including Vietnam. As a country with a strategically important geographical location, a deeply integrated economy, and a foreign policy of multilateralization and diversification, Vietnam faces numerous challenges in maintaining political stability, national security, and a balance in its foreign relations. This article analyzes and elucidates several impacts of the conflict on Vietnam's security and political situation, as well as its economy, encompassing both traditional and non- traditional security issues.