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Problemy geopolityczne w stosunkach polsko-ukraińskich
Geopolitical problems in Polish-Ukrainian relations

Author(s): Kazimierz Łastawski
Subject(s): International relations/trade, Inter-Ethnic Relations, Geopolitics, Peace and Conflict Studies
Published by: Oficyna Wydawnicza KA AFM
Keywords: geopolitics; Russian influence; Polish-Ukrainian cooperation; ethnic cleansing; displacement

Summary/Abstract: The article characterizes the main aspects of geopolitical relations between Poland and Ukraine. It presents a Russian impact on Ukrainian politics, the EU’s intention to affect the orientation of Ukraine and NATO’s ambitions on the eastern flank. The article indicates the transformations of the new statehood of Ukraine and its relationship with the environment. Russia makesthe strongest political and economic impact on Ukraine. Russia has subdued Crimea, supports the rebellion in the east of Ukraine and seeks to maintain infl uence on the future orientation of the country. Geopolitical impacts of the European Union and NATO are more limited..

  • Issue Year: XII/2015
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 95-108
  • Page Count: 13
  • Language: Polish