UPAYA INDONESIA DALAM MENDUKUNG TERWUJUDNYA PERDAMAIAN ANTARA RUSIA DAN UKRAINA

Abstract

The Russia Ukraine conflict has generated unprecedented geopolitical tensions and humanitarian crises, with direct spillover effects on global stability. Despite extensive international mediation efforts, a sustainable peace agreement remains elusive. This study addresses the research gap in analyzing Indonesia’s unique positioning as a neutral actor under its independent and active foreign policy, employing the frameworks of liberalism, international law, and soft power. Using a qualitative approach supported by primary and secondary data, as well as interviews, the research finds that Indonesia’s mediation through shuttle diplomacy, bilateral dialogue, and strategic use of multilateral platforms such as the G20 Summit has sustained communication channels and introduced peace-oriented narratives into international forums. However, entrenched political positions, great power rivalry, and the influence of external military assistance limit the effectiveness of such efforts. The study argues that Indonesia’s approach contributes not only to conflict de-escalation but also to strengthening the norms of sovereignty and peaceful dispute settlement in global governance. Policy implications include the need for Indonesia to institutionalize its mediation capacity and expand multilateral cooperation to address protracted conflicts in other regions.