Possible Land and Naval Clash Between Russia and Ukraine: Analysis by The National Interest

The deployment of Russian troops near the border with Ukraine poses a threat of a large-scale ground war. This is reported by The National Interest, which analyzes what would happen if NATO and the U.S. decide to intervene and defend Ukraine in the event of a Russian invasion.

“As Ukraine borders NATO's Eastern European countries, it could easily receive heavy ground forces moving towards positions near the Russian border,” the author notes. It is also added that the United States and NATO have already deployed a significant number of F-35 Lightning II stealth fighters across the European continent, indicating that there are considerable American and NATO forces stationed not far from Ukraine.

As for the Black Sea, there could also be certain actions taking place between naval forces in the event of a Russian incursion into Ukraine. Ukraine has access to the Black Sea, a region where the U.S. Navy frequently conducts operations.

The author calls attention to the potential attack by Russian forces from the Black Sea. He also points to the possible superiority of American naval forces over Russia, suggesting that the marine corps could engage in a two-front conflict.