Home Archive 2023, V. 9, Iss. 1 The Role of Lithuania in Struggle of Ukraine for a European Future and Territorial Integrity in 2013-2021

The Role of Lithuania in Struggle of Ukraine for a European Future and Territorial Integrity in 2013-2021

 

DOI: 10.46340/ephd.2023.9.1.2

Lesia Kotsur, PhD in History
Hryhorii Skovoroda University in Pereiaslav, Ukraine

How to cite: Kotsur, L. (2023). The Role of Lithuania in Struggle of Ukraine for a European Future and Territorial Integrity in 2013-2021. European Philosophical and Historical Discourse, 9, 1, 14-26. https://doi.org/10.46340/ephd.2023.9.1.2

 

Abstract

The role of Lithuania in the social and political life of Ukraine during Ukraine’s struggle for its future as part of the European community and against Russian aggression in 2013–2021 is analyzed. The research is built on the basis of general and special methods – analysis and synthesis, objectivity and logic. Historical, chronological and comparative methods take the leading place. The behavioral method was also used to clarify the behavior of political leaders and citizens of Lithuania and Ukraine. The first section of the article reveals the dynamics of support by representatives of Lithuania for Ukraine’s European integration aspirations during the Revolution of Dignity at the end of 2013 – beginning of 2014. The influence of the Lithuanian factor on the revolutionary processes in Ukraine is shown. Its main manifestations were actions of solidarity of citizens, which were held in Lithuania; diplomatic support of the Ukrainian protesters from the political leadership of Lithuania; the direct participation of Lithuanian citizens in protest actions in Kyiv and, in particular, the provision of medical aid to activists injured by the actions of security forces. The second chapter shows the mechanism and scale of support from Lithuania in the process of Ukraine’s fight against Russian aggression in 2014-2021. It is found that Lithuania is one of the few EU countries that systematically supported Ukraine in the war against Russian aggression. Lithuania expressed its support for the sovereignty of Ukraine through the consistent diplomatic position of the top leadership of Lithuania, in particular, D. Hrybauskaitė and G. Nauseda; introduction of political and socio-economic sanctions against the Russian Federation; provision of financial assistance; initiation of humanitarian, medical and military aid projects that operate both in Ukraine and abroad; volunteering by Lithuanians living in Ukraine; assistance in the implementation of reforms, etc. In conclusion, it is noted that such steps on the part of Lithuania have important historical, political and moral significance for the Ukrainian people. The efforts of Lithuania as a lobbyist for the interests of Ukraine during the specified period are also highlighted.
Keywords: Lithuania, Ukraine, Revolution of Dignity, Dalia Grybauskaitė, European integration, sanctions, volunteering, aid, support, reforms.

 

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