Abstract

The influence of the events of 2014 in Ukraine, including annexation of the Crimea and Donbas military aggression is the latest trends in the international security. Outlined ideological conditions specified events and their most probable motives. Underlined the particular importance of imposing international system, uncontrolled geopolitical competition and recognition of the power rivalry between the major centers of power as legitimate norms of international relations. The main benefits and challenges was found there in Ukraine and the new place of Ukraine in the international security structure, particularly NATO membership status and capabilities of US allies. Specified on the future vision of the European defense union.