ДІЯЛЬНІСТЬ ЗОВНІШНЬОПОЛІТИЧНОЇ СЛУЖБИ ЗАХІДНОУКРАЇНСЬКОЇ НАРОДНОЇ РЕСПУБЛІКИ В 1918–1923 РОКАХ

The article deals with the activity of the foreign policy service of the West Ukrainian People's Republic in 1918–1923. This study also highlights diplomatic relations with the countries of Europe and North America.

The purpose of this work is to study the specific historical conditions for the deployment of the diplomatic activity of the West Ukrainian People's Republic in 1918–1923, to clarify features of relations with the Ukrainian People's Republic, the Denikinites, the Bolsheviks and the Entente states; determination of the place and role of foreign policy in solving the issue of ZUNR international recognition.

It is noted that the diplomatic activity of the ZUNR's Government and foreign policy department in the emigration were active and wide-ranging, had clear benchmarks and consistently pursued the only task – the restoration of Ukrainian statehood. Her performers from President E. Petrushevych to members of foreign missions and missions found themselves patriots of the homeland and made every effort to fight for her interests at international conferences and other forums. Their failure was the result of objective factors created in the geopolitical space under the influence of powerful countries, especially the Entente, which were not interested in the existence of an independent West Ukrainian People's Republic.

It was clarified that the internal weakness and non-viability of the ZUNR did not give the West the right time to realize the possible role and place of Ukraine in Europe. Mistakes were made by the ZUNR government. Under the conditions of the internal weakness of the Ukrainian national liberation movement, many depended on the external recognition and support of Ukraine. On the other hand, the international recognition of the independence of the ZUNR was conditioned by the internal strengthening and assertion of Ukrainian statehood.

ZUNR, Eastern Galicia, Supreme Council, conference, negotiations.

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