Global challenges and scientific research goals

Abstract

largescalechanges in the global system with unpredictablebut significant political and economic consequences aretaking place in front of our eyes. Europe is situated atthe centre of a political and socio-economic crisis thathas exacerbated the key contradictions of long-termdevelopment, deepening conflict between society andnature. The key concepts of the civilized world – theprinciples of democracy, the rule of law and cultural values– are under threat. The Russian military machine isblackmailing the world with a nuclear disaster, causinglarge-scale pollution of the natural environment anddeliberately destroying infrastructure facilities, and thesocial and humanitarian spheres of my country. Accessto energy resources, water and food products is becomingthe means of pressure. Climate change has becomea problem of particular sharpness.