Editorial

The Russia-Ukraine War fundamentally has ramifications for interactions and relationships among states in the international system. Indeed, the invasion of Russia into Ukraine has enduringly changed the world and negatively affected the entire global system in different ways. From the perspective of diplomatic relations, the Russia-Ukraine war highlights strained relations and, more importantly, stimulates division among states in the global system through the United Nations' resolution. While some states voted in support of the UN's resolution against Russia's incursion in Ukraine, others either supported Russia's stance or maintained a non-alignment position. This raises suspicion and doubt among states in the international system, which, in the long run, may determine how countries in the West or NATO member states relate to countries from the Global South, especially African states. Similarly, African states, especially those that supported the UN's resolution against Russia, may likely experience a cold or lukewarm diplomatic relationship or interaction with Russia. Although much has been critically analyzed or predicted about the political, diplomatic, and policy issues or challenges associated with the war, its impact on African lives is equally disturbing. This goes to show that in today's interconnected world, war in one country or region can create multiplier effects in other regions, seemingly far away. Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the war is still ongoing, and Africa has not fared better or been spared from the ramifications of the conflict.