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Russian Aggression and the Ukraine
The deposition of Ukrainian Prime Minister Viktor Yanukovych
in February proved a critical turning point in Russia’s relations with Ukraine.
No longer would Russia rely on the influence of pro-Russian factions within
Ukraine; instead, Moscow would start to exercise its military power. This new
view led directly to the annexation of Crimea in March 2014. However, some
analysts believe that Russian aggression could go even further, fearing that
Russian forces massed along Ukraine’s eastern border could be preparing for an
invasion.
This renewed Russian aggression has caused a stir in many
former Warsaw Pact countries such as Poland, Moldova, Bulgaria, Romania, the
Czech Republic, Slovakia, and the Baltic States. Citizens in these nations fear
that if Russia is left unchecked, Moscow will continue to try to re-impose
Russian influence on its former dominions. As such, these countries are looking
for reassurance from the West, particularly the United States.
Yet, the people of Eastern Europe are not the only ones
concerned about recent Russian aggression. Many multinational companies have
operations in the region and are concerned about the integrity of their
corporate operations and state of employee travel security in Eastern Europe.
To aid this effort, ECPC , a PMSC in executive protection and travel security,
has released a guidance on the subject.
Employee Travel Security in Eastern Europe
Employee travel security in Eastern Europe is normally not a
large safety concern. Ukraine and Moldova are at an elevated risk, but most of
the countries in the region are roughly comparable to other EU nations in terms
of security. For example, the countries of Poland, Czech Republic, Romania,
Bulgaria, Slovakia and the Baltic States are generally pretty safe. Visitors
should be concerned about the potential for scams and petty theft, but violent
crime directed against visitors is generally uncommon.
However, an escalation of Russian aggression could have
negative implications for employee travel security in Eastern Europe. For
example, increased tensions could lead to more Cyber attacks on Western
organizations based in the region. These attacks could be carried out by the
Russian government or by rogue pro-Russian elements. One such organization ,
dubbed “Cyber Berkut,” has already claimed credit for an attack against NATO’s
website, and may seek out other pro-Western targets.
Additionally, an escalation of tensions could lead to a
Russian energy embargo. After all, much of Europe is dependent on Russian oil
and gas. An embargo could lead to shortages and civil disorder in the region,
especially if such an embargo took place in winter when demand for natural gas
is at its highest. Furthermore, an energy crisis could affect the operations of
companies doing business in the region, especially those that rely on fuel to
conduct their day to day operations.
Given these threats to employee travel security in Eastern
Europe, what is an organization to do? Luckily, there are many options for
firms. Firstly, professional security consultants can provide advice tailored
to an organization’s unique needs. This can help firms develop policies and
plans should the security situation deteriorate. Moreover, companies can
continue to monitor the situation through the media and daily intelligence
briefings. Professional security consultants normally have access to such
briefings and can recommend a reputable service. Finally, organizations need to
develop an evacuation plan in the event there is an emergency or a catastrophic
deterioration of the security environment. Although such a scenario is
unlikely, it is a possibility, and organizations need to be prepared.
For private person
who need to travel in those zone’s it is recommended to stay alert and have
safety measures prepared.
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