THE ROLE OF THE DIPLOMATIC MISSIONS OF THE UKRAINIAN PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC IN THE STRUGGLE FOR INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION OF STATEHOOD
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international relations, foreign affairs, diplomacy, delegation, conference, ministry of foreign affairsAbstract
This article examines the role of the diplomatic missions of the Ukrainian People's Republic (UPR) in the process of gaining and consolidating international recognition of its statehood amid the complex political circumstances of the early 20th century. The author analyzes the main directions of activity of Ukrainian diplomats, their efforts to establish contacts with leading European countries, as well as the challenges they faced due to the instability of the domestic political situation and external geopolitical conditions.
Attention is given to the organization of the UPR’s diplomatic service, specifically the formation of its structure, the status of its missions, and the key tasks set by Ukrainian ambassadors and consuls. The article separately explores the UPR’s relations with the Central Powers and efforts to expand its network of diplomatic institutions, as well as initiatives to establish contacts with the Entente countries. It also highlights the specifics of legal regulation concerning Ukrainian citizenship and diplomatic status within the context of international law at that time.
The author emphasizes that despite limited resources and challenging political conditions, the diplomatic missions of the UPR played a key role in shaping a positive image of the newly established Ukrainian state on the international stage. They served not only as channels of official communication but also as platforms for negotiations, protecting the interests of Ukrainians abroad, and seeking support from the global community. The article concludes by highlighting the importance of further research into the history of Ukrainian diplomacy within the context of state-building processes and international relations of the early 20th century.
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